CVE-2000-1000 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code in AIM by sending a file with format characters in its name.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-1000?
CVE-2000-1000 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.1.2010 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by transferring a file whose name includes format characters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1000?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1000?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1000 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-1000 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1000 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h2qf-prm2-vch5.