Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9 and earlier, and ICQ 5.1 and probably earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to write files to arbitrary locations via a .. (dot dot) in a filename in a file transfer operation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aol | Icq | <= 5.1 |
| Aol | Instant Messenger | <= 5.9.3861 |
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=508Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24747
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24803
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23391
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017890
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017891
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1306
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1307
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33538
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=508Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24747
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24803
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23391
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017890
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017891
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1904?
CVE-2007-1904 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9 and earlier, and ICQ 5.1 and probably earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to write files to arbitrary locations via a .....
How severe is CVE-2007-1904?
CVE-2007-1904 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1904?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aol Icq, Aol Instant Messenger.