CVE-2002-0362 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 1 Sep 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on AOL Instant Messenger clients via a buffer overflow in AddExternalApp requests.

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-2002-0362?

CVE-2002-0362 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. 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 (AIM) 4.2 and later allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long AddExternalApp request and a TLV type greater than 0x2711.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0362?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aol Instant Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0362?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0362 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-2002-0362 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0362 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9pfh-48x6-ffh3.