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CVE-2002-0591

MediumPublished

Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.8 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and execute commands...

Published: Jun 11, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 17, 2002

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

11.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.8 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and execute commands via a Direct Connection with an IMG tag with a SRC attribute that specifies the target filename.

Sources

AOL Instant Messenger 4.x - Arbitrary File CreationExploit
Noah Johnson · windows · Apr 17, 2002

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