CVE-2004-0636 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the AIM goaway URI handler triggered by a long Away message.
- 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-2004-0636?
CVE-2004-0636 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the goaway function in the aim:goaway URI handler for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.5, including 5.5.3595, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Away message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0636?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0636?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0636 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-2004-0636 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0636 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-378g-wwv2-rpm8.