CVE-2004-0636

Critical

Description

Buffer overflow in the goaway function in the aim:goaway URI handler for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.5, including 5.5.3595, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Away message.

SeverityCritical
CVSS10.0
Exploit probability—
ProductAol Instant Messenger
PublishedNov 23, 2004
First seenNov 23, 2004

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
aol instant_messenger5.5, 5.5.3415_beta, 5.5.3595—

Check your version

Choose the product and enter the version you run to see whether it falls in the affected range.

In the Intelligence 360 plan

Attack Surface Management

See the assets tied to your domains, the technologies they run and known vulnerabilities in one list.

CVE-2004-0636 · Aol Instant Messenger · Dark Radar