Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 23, 2004· Updated Apr 16, 2026
CVE-2004-0636
CVE-2004-0636
Description
Buffer overflow in the goaway function in the aim:goaway URI handler for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.5, including 5.5.3595, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Away message.
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:5.5.3415_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:aol:instant_messenger:5.5.3595:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
4- secunia.com/advisories/12198/nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.idefense.com/application/poi/displaynvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/735966nvdUS Government Resource
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16926nvd
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