CVE-2004-0636
AOL Instant Messenger <5.5.3595 - RCE
Title source: llmDescription
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.
Exploits (4)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16525
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by John Bissell · cremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/431
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by mandragore · clocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/395
metasploit
WORKING POC
GREAT
by skape · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/aim_goaway.rb
Scores
EPSS
0.8044
EPSS Percentile
99.1%
Details
Status
published
Products (3)
aol/instant_messenger
5.5
aol/instant_messenger
5.5.3415_beta
aol/instant_messenger
5.5.3595
Published
Nov 23, 2004
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026