CVE-2004-2373

Public Exploit

Description

The Buddy icon file for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.3 through 5.5 is created in a predictable location, which may allow remote attackers to use a shell: URI to exploit other vulnerabilities that involve predictable locations.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.06% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/354448	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9698	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15310	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2373?: CVE-2004-2373 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2373?: To fix CVE-2004-2373, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-2373 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-2373 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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