Heap-based Buffer Overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) Allows Remote Denial of Service

CVE-2002-1953 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Heap-based buffer overflow in the goim handler of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.4 through 4.8.2616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via escaping of the screen name parameter, which triggers the overflow when the user selects "Get Info" on the buddy.

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