CVE-2002-0592 Race condition in n/a
Remote attackers can intercept file transfers in AOL Instant Messenger by connecting to specific ports before the intended recipient.
- 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-2002-0592?
CVE-2002-0592 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to steal files that are being transferred to other clients by connecting to port 4443 (Direct Connection) or port 5190 (file transfer) before the intended user.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0592?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0592?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0592 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-0592 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0592 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3c8w-q8xv-2g52.