CVE-2004-2373

HighCVSS 7.5/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.5/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 31, 2004
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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