CVE-2004-2373
The Buddy icon file for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.3 through 5.5 is created in a predictable...
CVE-2004-2373 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Aol Instant Messenger, published December 31, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.72%, the 86th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.72%EPSS, 86th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | AOL Instant Messenger 4.x/5.x - Buddy Icon Predictable File Location | 2004-02-19 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2004-2373- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2004-2373- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-2365No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2004-2365- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mmhh-3qp8-q89mNo score
The Buddy icon file for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.3 through 5.5 is created in a predictable...
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.
- Record
GHSA-mmhh-3qp8-q89m- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.