CVE-2004-0636

N/A Unknown
Published: November 23, 2004 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/12198/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=121&type=vulnerabilities
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/735966
Source: cve@mitre.org
US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16926
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/12198/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=121&type=vulnerabilities
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/735966
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16926
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
80.4%
99th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

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