Heap-based buffer overflow in the goim handler of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.4 through 4.8.2616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via escaping of the screen name parameter, which triggers the overflow when the user selects "Get Info" on the buddy.
CVE-2002-1953 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from aol organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2002, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2002-12-31T05:00:00.000
2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Deferred
CVSSv2: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
10.0
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | aol | instant_messenger | 4.4 | Yes |
| Application | aol | instant_messenger | 4.5 | Yes |
| Application | aol | instant_messenger | 4.6 | Yes |
| Application | aol | instant_messenger | 4.7 | Yes |
| Application | aol | instant_messenger | 4.7.2480 | Yes |
| Application | aol | instant_messenger | 4.8.2616 | Yes |
| Application | aol | instant_messenger | 4.8.2646 | Yes |
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