CVE-2000-1000 describes a format string vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) version 4.1.2010. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a file with a specially crafted name containing format characters. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 5.0), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, though its primary impact is denial of service. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit codes or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.1.2010CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:4.1.2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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