VDB-16021 · CVE-2000-1000 · XFDB 5314

AOL Instant Messenger 4.1.2010 File Transfer privileges management

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in AOL Instant Messenger 4.1.2010 (Messaging Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component File Transfer Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.1.2010 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by transferring a file whose name includes format characters.

The weakness was released 12/11/2000 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-1000. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (5314).

Productinfo

Type

Messaging Software

Vendor

Name

Instant Messenger

Version

4.1.2010

License

free

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
ATT&CK: T1068

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/03/2000 🔍
12/11/2000 +69 days 🔍
12/11/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/30/2014 +4949 days 🔍
04/06/2019 +1741 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: aol.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-1000 (🔍)
X-Force: 5314
SecurityFocus: 1747 - AOL Instant Messenger %s DoS Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2014 16:22
Updated: 04/06/2019 10:42
Changes: 06/30/2014 16:22 (38), 04/06/2019 10:42 (14)
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