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CVE-1999-0486

First published: Sun Feb 01 1998(Updated: )

Denial of service in AOL Instant Messenger when a remote attacker sends a malicious hyperlink to the receiving client, potentially causing a system crash.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AOL AIM Triton=3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0486?

    CVE-1999-0486 has a severe impact as it leads to a denial of service, potentially crashing the client system.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0486?

    To fix CVE-1999-0486, you should update AOL Instant Messenger to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks are associated with CVE-1999-0486?

    CVE-1999-0486 is associated with denial of service attacks through malicious hyperlinks sent to AOL Instant Messenger clients.

  • Who is affected by CVE-1999-0486?

    Users of AOL Instant Messenger version 3.5 are primarily affected by CVE-1999-0486.

  • Can CVE-1999-0486 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-1999-0486 can be exploited remotely by sending malicious hyperlinks to users of the affected messaging software.

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