CRITICALPOC
CVE-2004-0636
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 23, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in the goaway function in the aim:goaway URI handler for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.5, including 5.5.3595, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Away message.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-0636 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-2004-0636. 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
aol1 product(s)
instant messenger
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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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://secunia.com/advisories/12198/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=121&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/735966US Government Resource
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http://secunia.com/advisories/12198/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=121&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/735966US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-0636
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 23, 2004
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-0636 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.