CVE-2002-1953: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1953: Heap-based buffer overflow in the goim handler of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.4 through 4.8.2616 allows r...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 04:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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A flaw in old AOL Instant Messenger versions can let a remote attacker make the client crash by abusing how a screen name is escaped. The reported impact is denial of service, not confirmed system takeover. This matters mainly where legacy AIM clients are still present on corporate endpoints. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete systems still running AOL Instant Messenger 4.4 through 4.8.2616. Modern environments should mainly treat this as a legacy software discovery and removal issue unless AIM remains installed for historical or operational reasons. Treat this as a low-likelihood but credible legacy endpoint hygiene issue. Prioritize removal if AIM appears in inventory, because unsupported consumer messaging clients create avoidable operational and security risk even when active exploitation is not documented. Mitigation focus: Identify endpoints with AIM 4.4 through 4.8.2616 installed.; Remove obsolete AIM clients from managed systems where no longer required.; Check vendor or historical advisory guidance before assuming a patch exists..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 28, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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