CVE-2001-1418: Medium severity AOL Instant Messenger vulnerability
Published Oct 6, 2001
·Updated
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed WAV file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
AOL Instant Messenger=4.7
Event History
Oct 6, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1418?
CVE-2001-1418 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1418?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1418, upgrade to a version of AOL Instant Messenger that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What causes the denial of service in CVE-2001-1418?
The denial of service in CVE-2001-1418 is caused by a malformed WAV file that crashes AOL Instant Messenger.
4
Which version of AOL Instant Messenger is affected by CVE-2001-1418?
CVE-2001-1418 specifically affects AOL Instant Messenger version 4.7.
5
Can CVE-2001-1418 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1418 can be exploited by remote attackers sending a malicious WAV file.