CVE-2002-1953

CVE-2002-1953 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aol Instant Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the goim handler of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.4 through 4.8.2616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via escaping of the screen name parameter, which triggers the overflow when the user selects "Get Info" on the buddy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1953?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the goim handler of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.4 through 4.8.2616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via escaping of the screen name parameter, which triggers the overflow when the user selects "Get Info" on the buddy.
How severe is CVE-2002-1953?
CVE-2002-1953 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1953 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1953?
CVE-2002-1953 primarily affects Aol Instant Messenger. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1953?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1953 published?
CVE-2002-1953 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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