CVE-2003-1503 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL in AOL Instant Messenger, requiring user interaction to trigger the buffer overflow.
- 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-2003-1503?
CVE-2003-1503 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2007. 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) 5.2.3292 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an aim:getfile URL with a long screen name.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1503?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1503?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1503 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-2003-1503 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1503 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4wgw-wrrp-2xvr.