CVE-2004-0636

CVE-2004-0636 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 66% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the goaway function in the aim:goaway URI handler for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.5, including 5.5.3595, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Away message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0636?
Buffer overflow in the goaway function in the aim:goaway URI handler for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.5, including 5.5.3595, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Away message.
How severe is CVE-2004-0636?
CVE-2004-0636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0636 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0636?
CVE-2004-0636 primarily affects Aol Instant Messenger. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0636?
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-2004-0636 published?
CVE-2004-0636 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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