AOL Instant Messenger 4.8.2790 Link href path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in AOL Instant Messenger 4.8.2790. This affects an unknown function of the component Link Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument href can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-1813. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in AOL Instant Messenger 4.8.2790 (Messaging Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Link Handler. The manipulation of the argument href with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.8.2790 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs by specifying the program in the href attribute of a link.

The weakness was released 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1813 since 06/29/2005. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10441), Exploit-DB (21958) and SecurityFocus (BID 6027†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

10/22/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +70 days 🔍
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06/29/2005 +911 days 🔍
08/04/2014 +3323 days 🔍
05/25/2025 +3947 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: aol.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1813 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1813
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19456
X-Force: 10441 - AOL Instant Messenger URL could allow execution of local files
SecurityFocus: 6027 - AOL Instant Messenger Local File Execution Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2014 17:05
Updated: 05/25/2025 18:03
Changes: 08/04/2014 17:05 (51), 04/19/2019 16:10 (4), 05/25/2025 18:03 (27)
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