CVE-2002-0005

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7.2480, 4.8.2616, and other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a game request (AddGame).

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 96.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=100998295512885&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/907819
cve@mitrehttp://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0201&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&P=198
cve@mitrehttp://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0201&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&P=72
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247944
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3769
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7743
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=100998295512885&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/907819
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0201&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&P=198
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0201&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&P=72
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247944
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3769
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7743

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21196✓ verified
First seen Jan 2, 2002
AOL Instant Messenger 4.x - Remote Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0005?

CVE-2002-0005 is a none vulnerability published on January 31, 2002. Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7.2480, 4.8.2616, and other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a game request (AddGame).

When was CVE-2002-0005 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0005 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 31, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0005 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0005 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0005?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0005, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0005

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