CVE-2002-0005

CVE-2002-0005 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aol Instant Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7.2480, 4.8.2616, and other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a game request (AddGame).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0005?
Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7.2480, 4.8.2616, and other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a game request (AddGame).
How severe is CVE-2002-0005?
CVE-2002-0005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0005 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0005?
CVE-2002-0005 primarily affects Aol Instant Messenger. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0005?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0005 published?
CVE-2002-0005 was published on 2002-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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