CVE-2005-1891: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1891: The GIF parser in ateimg32.dll in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9.3797 and earlier allows remote attackers...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2005-1891 is a crash vulnerability in older AOL Instant Messenger clients. A malformed GIF buddy icon can cause AIM 5.9.3797 and earlier to stop working. The public record describes denial of service, not data theft or system compromise. Exposure is limited to environments still running AOL Instant Messenger 5.9.3797 or earlier and processing buddy icons. Modern exposure cannot be inferred from the provided sources. Treat as low urgency unless legacy AIM remains in use. The business impact described is client disruption, not confirmed compromise. Prioritize discovery and removal of obsolete exposure. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for AIM 5.9.3797 or earlier.; Remove or isolate legacy AIM clients where business use is not required.; Check AOL or vendor guidance for any fixed version or official workaround..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 20:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 8, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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