CVE-2004-2373 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit predictable file locations in AIM via shell URIs to potentially execute code, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2004-2373?
CVE-2004-2373 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2005. 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
The Buddy icon file for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.3 through 5.5 is created in a predictable location, which may allow remote attackers to use a shell: URI to exploit other vulnerabilities that involve predictable locations.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2373?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2373?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2373 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-2004-2373 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2373 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mmhh-3qp8-q89m.