CVE-2004-2373 json
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…
published 2004-12-31 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-2365
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.7%
- EPSS 2.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-23730)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-23730 AOL Instant Messenger 4.x/5.x - Buddy Icon Predictable File Location remote, 2004-02-19
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9698 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/9698
vdb-entry, exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/354448
mailing-list, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/15310
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-2373
- NVD CVE-2004-2373
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