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CVE-2002-1953

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)…

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
AolInstant Messenger
Versions 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.7.2480, 4.8.2616

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