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CVE-2002-1953

MEDIUM CVSS: 5.0 Published: 2002-12-31 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Affected Platforms

Aol Instant Messenger

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References