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CVE-2002-1813

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.8.2790 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs by specifying the program in the href attribute of a link.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AOL AIM Triton=5.0.2938
AOL AIM Triton=4.8.2646
AOL AIM Triton=4.8.2616
AOL AIM Triton=4.7.2480

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1813?

    CVE-2002-1813 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1813?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-1813, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of AOL Instant Messenger, specifically versions higher than 5.0.2938.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-1813?

    CVE-2002-1813 affects users of AOL Instant Messenger versions 4.7.2480 and 4.8.x up to 5.0.2938.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-1813 enable?

    CVE-2002-1813 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on the victim's system.

  • When was CVE-2002-1813 reported?

    CVE-2002-1813 was reported in October 2002.

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