CVE-2002-0785: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Aug 12 2002(Updated: )
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an "AddBuddy" link with the ScreenName parameter set to a large number of comma-separated values, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.0 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.1 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.1.2010 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.2 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.2.1193 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.3 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.3.2229 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.4 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.5 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.6 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.7 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.7.2480 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.8.2616 | |
| AOL AIM Triton | =4.8.2646 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0785?
CVE-2002-0785 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can crash AOL Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0785?
To fix CVE-2002-0785, users should upgrade to the latest version of AOL Instant Messenger that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of AOL Instant Messenger are affected by CVE-2002-0785?
CVE-2002-0785 affects AOL Instant Messenger versions 4.0 through 4.8.2646.
Can CVE-2002-0785 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0785 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted 'AddBuddy' link.
What causes the denial of service in CVE-2002-0785?
The denial of service in CVE-2002-0785 is caused by a buffer overflow triggered by a large number of comma-separated values in the ScreenName parameter.
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- canonical/aol instant messenger
- version/aol instant messenger/4.2
- version/aol instant messenger/4.0
- version/aol instant messenger/4.8.2646
- version/aol instant messenger/4.5
- version/aol instant messenger/4.3
- version/aol instant messenger/4.1.2010
- version/aol instant messenger/4.6
- version/aol instant messenger/4.3.2229
- version/aol instant messenger/4.8.2616
- version/aol instant messenger/4.2.1193
- version/aol instant messenger/4.7
- version/aol instant messenger/4.7.2480
- version/aol instant messenger/4.4
- version/aol instant messenger/4.1