Vulnerability Description
The GIF parser in ateimg32.dll in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9.3797 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed buddy icon that causes an integer underflow in a loop counter variable.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aol | Aim | <= 5.9.3797 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111816939928640&w=2Mailing List
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111817881214343&w=2Mailing List
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014145Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13880Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111816939928640&w=2Mailing List
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111817881214343&w=2Mailing List
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014145Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13880Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1891?
CVE-2005-1891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The GIF parser in ateimg32.dll in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9.3797 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed buddy icon that causes an integer underf...
How severe is CVE-2005-1891?
CVE-2005-1891 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1891?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aol Aim, Microsoft Windows.