GEN:SID | 1:3085 |
Message | EXPLOIT AIM goaway message buffer overflow attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a vulnerability associated with AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) goaway message.
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Impact | Serious. Execution of arbitrary commands may be possible.
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Detailed Information | AIM is instant messaging software supplied by AOL Time Warner. A malicious URL offered in an AIM message or web page that sends an AIM client an overly long AIM "Away" message can cause a buffer overflow on a vulnerable client. This can permit the execution of arbitrary code on the client host.
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Affected Systems | AOL Instant Messenger 5.5, 5.5.3415 Beta, 5.5.3595
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can send an overly long AIM "Away" message or a user could be enticed to view a site that embeds such a message.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Upgrade to the most current nonaffected version of the software.
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Additional References | iDefense: http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=121&type=vulnerabilities |
Rule References | bugtraq: 10889
cve: 2004-0636
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