AOL Instant Messenger 5.x File Transfer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in AOL Instant Messenger 5.x. This affects an unknown function of the component File Transfer Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2003-1503. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in AOL Instant Messenger 5.x (Messaging Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Transfer Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.2.3292 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an aim:getfile URL with a long screen name.

The bug was discovered 10/15/2003. The weakness was presented 10/17/2003 by AngryB with Digital Pranksters (Website). The advisory is available at digitalpranksters.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-1503 since 10/25/2007. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

The exploit is available at digitalpranksters.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at aim.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13443), SecurityFocus (BID 8825†), OSVDB (2704†) and Secunia (SA10021†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: aim.com

Timelineinfo

10/15/2003 🔍
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10/17/2003 +2 days 🔍
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10/20/2003 +3 days 🔍
10/23/2003 +2 days 🔍
12/31/2003 +69 days 🔍
10/25/2007 +1394 days 🔍
03/08/2021 +4883 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: aol.com

Advisory: digitalpranksters.com
Researcher: Discovery (AngryB)
Organization: Digital Pranksters
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-1503 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1503
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338
X-Force: 13443 - AOL Instant Messenger getfile long screenname buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 8825 - AOL Instant Messenger Getfile Screenname Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
Secunia: 10021 - AOL Instant Messenger File Transfer Error Message Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 2704 - AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) File Transfer Error Message Overflow

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2003 18:04
Updated: 03/08/2021 19:02
Changes: 10/20/2003 18:04 (76), 06/26/2019 18:07 (1), 03/08/2021 19:02 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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