CVE-2000-1093 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 19 Dec 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the goim command of AOL Instant Messenger.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-1093?

CVE-2000-1093 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger before 4.3.2229 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "goim" command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1093?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aol Instant Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1093?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1093 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-2000-1093 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1093 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-37q9-236v-5578.