Buffer Overflow in AOL Instant Messenger 4.2 and Later
CVE-2002-0362

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Key Information:

Vendor: Aol
Status: Instant Messenger
Vendor: CVE Published:; 29 May 2002

What is CVE-2002-0362?

AOL Instant Messenger versions 4.2 and later are susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This can be exploited via a specially crafted AddExternalApp request, particularly when using a TLV type that exceeds the maximum limit (greater than 0x2711). Successful exploitation exposes users to serious security risks, enabling potentially harmful actions at the system level.

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