CVE-2000-1093 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) versions prior to 4.3.2229. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable system by sending a specially crafted, excessively long "goim" command. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring no authentication, and potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0_nCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:2.0_n:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.5.1366CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:2.5.1366:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.5.1598CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:2.5.1598:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.1470CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:3.0.1470:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0_nCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:3.0_n:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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