VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2004-2373
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.
HIGH 7.5EPSS 2.72%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.72%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 2.72% probability · 85th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- aol/instant messenger
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/354448Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9698Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15310
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/354448Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9698Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15310
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.