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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant_messenger | Aol | 4.4 (including) | 4.4 (including) |
| Instant_messenger | Aol | 4.5 (including) | 4.5 (including) |
| Instant_messenger | Aol | 4.6 (including) | 4.6 (including) |
| Instant_messenger | Aol | 4.7 (including) | 4.7 (including) |
| Instant_messenger | Aol | 4.7.2480 (including) | 4.7.2480 (including) |
| Instant_messenger | Aol | 4.8.2616 (including) | 4.8.2616 (including) |
| Instant_messenger | Aol | 4.8.2646 (including) | 4.8.2646 (including) |