HIGHPOC
CVE-2000-1094
CWE-120Published: January 9, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) before 4.3.2229 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a "buddyicon" command with a long "src" argument.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2000-1094 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2000-1094. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
aol1 product(s)
aim
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97668265628917&w=2Third Party Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97683774417132&w=2Third Party Advisory
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http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a121200-1.txtBroken Link · Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/1692Broken Link
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97668265628917&w=2Third Party Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97683774417132&w=2Third Party Advisory
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http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a121200-1.txtBroken Link · Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/1692Broken Link
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2000-1094
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 9, 2001
Related CVEs (CWE-120)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2000-1094 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.