CVE-2005-1891: Integer Underflow
First published: Wed Jun 08 2005(Updated: )
The GIF parser in ateimg32.dll in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9.3797 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed buddy icon that causes an integer underflow in a loop counter variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AOL | =5.0.2938 | |
| AOL | =5.1.3036 | |
| AOL | =5.2.3292 | |
| AOL | =5.5 | |
| AOL | =5.5.3415_beta | |
| AOL | =5.5.3595 | |
| AOL | =5.9.3797 | |
| All of | ||
| AOL Instant Messenger Lite | <=5.9.3797 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1891?
CVE-2005-1891 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1891?
To fix CVE-2005-1891, upgrade AOL Instant Messenger to version 5.9.3798 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-1891?
CVE-2005-1891 allows remote attackers to crash the application by sending a malformed buddy icon.
Which versions of AOL Instant Messenger are affected by CVE-2005-1891?
AOL Instant Messenger versions 5.9.3797 and earlier are affected by CVE-2005-1891.
Is CVE-2005-1891 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2005-1891 affects AOL Instant Messenger on Microsoft Windows platforms.
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