Buffer overflow in the AIM and ICQ module in Gaim before 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an away message with a large number of AIM substitution strings, such as %t or %n.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade ru-gaimUpgrade ko-gaimUpgrade gaimUpgrade ja-gaim | Dec 10, 2025 | Aug 12, 2005 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-im/gaim. | Oct 30, 2017 | Aug 16, 2005 |
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