Description
Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger before 4.3.2229 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "goim" command.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Joe Testa · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20510
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5732
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_atstake
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a121200-1.txt
Scores
EPSS
0.0846
EPSS Percentile
92.4%
Details
Status
published
Products (12)
aol/instant_messenger
2.0_n
aol/instant_messenger
2.5.1366
aol/instant_messenger
2.5.1598
aol/instant_messenger
3.0.1470
aol/instant_messenger
3.0_n
aol/instant_messenger
3.5.1635
aol/instant_messenger
3.5.1670
aol/instant_messenger
3.5.1808
aol/instant_messenger
3.5.1856
aol/instant_messenger
4.0
... and 2 more
Published
Jan 09, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026