CVE-2002-0591 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands and create files via directory traversal in AIM Direct Connections, requiring user interaction to view a malicious image.
- 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-2002-0591?
CVE-2002-0591 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 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
Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.8 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and execute commands via a Direct Connection with an IMG tag with a SRC attribute that specifies the target filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0591?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0591?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2002-0591 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0591 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x72-wc87-c63c.