CVE-2002-0592

CVE-2002-0592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aol Instant Messenger 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.

Key facts

Description

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to steal files that are being transferred to other clients by connecting to port 4443 (Direct Connection) or port 5190 (file transfer) before the intended user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0592?
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to steal files that are being transferred to other clients by connecting to port 4443 (Direct Connection) or port 5190 (file transfer) before the intended user.
How severe is CVE-2002-0592?
CVE-2002-0592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0592 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0592?
CVE-2002-0592 primarily affects Aol Instant Messenger. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0592?
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-2002-0592 published?
CVE-2002-0592 was published on 2002-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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