Title: AOL Instant Messenger %s DoS Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
AOL Instant Messenger is a real time messaging service for users that are on line.
The version of AOL Instant Messenger that is shipped with Netscape is subject to a denial of service. By transferring a file consisting of an unusual number of '%s' to a remote user running Windows NT or 2000, AOL Instant Messenger will crash when attempting to reveal the filename in the Instant Messenger window. A restart of the application is required in order to gain normal functionality.
Example filename: %s%s%s%s%s%s%s%s%s%s.jpg
Affected Products:
- AOL Instant Messenger 4.1.2010
References:
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