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.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Michael Evanchik · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23730
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/354448
Exploit vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9698
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15310
Scores
EPSS
0.0306
EPSS Percentile
86.9%
Details
Status
published
Products (15)
aol/instant_messenger
4.3
aol/instant_messenger
4.3.2229
aol/instant_messenger
4.4
aol/instant_messenger
4.5
aol/instant_messenger
4.6
aol/instant_messenger
4.7
aol/instant_messenger
4.7.2480
aol/instant_messenger
4.8.2616
aol/instant_messenger
4.8.2646
aol/instant_messenger
4.8.2790
... and 5 more
Published
Dec 31, 2004
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026