CVE-2000-1094 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the buddyicon command, requiring user interaction to view the malicious icon.

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-2000-1094?

CVE-2000-1094 is a high-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

Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) before 4.3.2229 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a "buddyicon" command with a long "src" argument.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1094?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aol Aim.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1094?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1094 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-2000-1094 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1094 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gj55-f7mm-vjjc.