7.5
CWE
119 NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2000-1093: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger before 4.3.2229 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "goim" command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AOL AIM Triton=2.0_n
AOL AIM Triton=2.5.1366
AOL AIM Triton=2.5.1598
AOL AIM Triton=3.0.1470
AOL AIM Triton=3.0_n
AOL AIM Triton=3.5.1635
AOL AIM Triton=3.5.1670
AOL AIM Triton=3.5.1808
AOL AIM Triton=3.5.1856
AOL AIM Triton=4.0
AOL AIM Triton=4.1.2010
AOL AIM Triton=4.2.1193

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1093?

    CVE-2000-1093 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1093?

    To fix CVE-2000-1093, upgrade to a version of AOL Instant Messenger that is 4.3.2229 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2000-1093?

    CVE-2000-1093 affects various versions of AOL Instant Messenger prior to 4.3.2229.

  • Can CVE-2000-1093 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2000-1093 can be exploited remotely through a long 'goim' command sent by an attacker.

  • What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2000-1093?

    Exploiting CVE-2000-1093 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the victim's system.

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