CVE-2004-0636

AOL Instant Messenger <5.5.3595 - RCE

Title source: llm

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.

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