PT-2004-3267 · Aol · Aol Instant Messenger

Published 2004-12-31 · Updated 2017-07-11 · CVE-2004-2373

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) versions 4.3 through 5.5

Description: The issue concerns the creation of the Buddy icon file in a predictable location, potentially allowing remote attackers to exploit other vulnerabilities using a shell: URI.

Recommendations: For AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) versions 4.3 through 5.5, consider avoiding the use of predictable locations for the Buddy icon file until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the shell: URI handler to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2004-2373

Affected Products

Aol Instant Messenger

References · 5

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/23730 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/bid/9698 · Exploit
• http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/354448 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-2373 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15310 · Note