How severe is CVE-2000-1094?

CVE-2000-1094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-1094 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1094?

CVE-2000-1094 affects Aol Aim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1094?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-1094 published?

CVE-2000-1094 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1094

CVE-2000-1094 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aol Aim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Aol Aim
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) before 4.3.2229 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a "buddyicon" command with a long "src" argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1094?: Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) before 4.3.2229 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a "buddyicon" command with a long "src" argument.
How severe is CVE-2000-1094?: CVE-2000-1094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-1094 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1094?: CVE-2000-1094 affects Aol Aim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1094?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-1094 published?: CVE-2000-1094 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aol:aim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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