CVE-2000-0383
CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published May 8, 2000
Updated: Nov 7, 2023
Summary
CVE-2000-0383 is a vulnerability affecting the file transfer component of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). Maliciously crafted file transfers can reveal the physical path of the transferred file to the remote recipient, potentially exposing sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to confidential data or conduct further attacks. Users are advised to exercise caution when accepting file transfers from untrusted sources and update their AIM software to the latest version, which reportedly addresses this issue.
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Affected Products
- AOL Instant Messenger
Affected Vendors
- AOL Inc