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CVE-2001-1417

MEDIUM · CVSS 5 EPSS 2.42%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2001-10-06 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2001-1417
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5
EPSS
2.42%

Original NVD Description

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang or crash) via a buddy icon GIF file whose length and width values are larger than the actual image data.