CVE-2000-1000: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-1000: Format string vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.1.2010 allows remote attackers to cause a deni...

Format string vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.1.2010 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by transferring a file whose name includes format characters.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old AIM flaw where a malicious file-transfer filename containing formatting characters could crash the client and might enable command execution. Current business risk is mainly in legacy endpoints or archives still running AIM 4.1.2010. The provided sources do not show active exploitation, a CVSS score, or a confirmed vendor fix. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems where AOL Instant Messenger 4.1.2010 remains installed and file transfer functionality is reachable. The bundle lists affected product metadata as incomplete, so validate against software inventory rather than assuming broader AIM impact. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless AIM 4.1.2010 is still present. It does not warrant emergency response from the supplied evidence, but any confirmed installation should be removed or isolated because unsupported remote client flaws are avoidable business risk. Mitigation focus: Remove AOL Instant Messenger 4.1.2010 from managed systems.; Disable or block AIM file transfer where legacy use remains.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance before selecting an upgrade path..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 23:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 22, 2001, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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aim-file-transfer-dos(5314)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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