CVE-2002-0005 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger game requests, requiring user interaction to accept the request.
- 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-2002-0005?
CVE-2002-0005 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. 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) 4.7.2480, 4.8.2616, and other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a game request (AddGame).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0005?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0005?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0005 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-2002-0005 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0005 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4f5r-74rh-r693.