7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0592

First published: Tue Jun 11 2002(Updated: )

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to steal files that are being transferred to other clients by connecting to port 4443 (Direct Connection) or port 5190 (file transfer) before the intended user.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AOL AIM Triton=2.1.1236
AOL AIM Triton=4.2
AOL AIM Triton=4.0
AOL AIM Triton=3.5.1856
AOL AIM Triton=4.8.2646
AOL AIM Triton=4.5
AOL AIM Triton=2.0.912
AOL AIM Triton=4.3
AOL AIM Triton=3.0_n
AOL AIM Triton=2.0.996
AOL AIM Triton=4.1.2010
AOL AIM Triton=4.6
AOL AIM Triton=3.0.1415
AOL AIM Triton=3.5.1635
AOL AIM Triton=2.0_n
AOL AIM Triton=4.3.2229
AOL AIM Triton=2.5.1598
AOL AIM Triton=4.8.2616
AOL AIM Triton=3.0.1470
AOL AIM Triton=3.5.1808
AOL AIM Triton=4.2.1193
AOL AIM Triton=3.5.1670
AOL AIM Triton=4.7
AOL AIM Triton=2.5.1366
AOL AIM Triton=4.7.2480
AOL AIM Triton=4.4
AOL AIM Triton=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0592?

    CVE-2002-0592 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to steal files during transfers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0592?

    To fix CVE-2002-0592, update AOL Instant Messenger to the latest version or implement a firewall to block the vulnerable ports.

  • What are the affected versions of AOL Instant Messenger in CVE-2002-0592?

    CVE-2002-0592 affects multiple versions including AOL Instant Messenger versions 2.0, 3.x, 4.x, and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2002-0592 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0592 can be exploited remotely as attackers can intercept file transfers by connecting to specific ports before the intended recipient.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0592?

    A potential workaround for CVE-2002-0592 is to disable file transfer features or utilize secure transfer protocols to mitigate the risk.

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