HIGH
CVE-2005-1891
CWE-191Published: June 9, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The GIF parser in ateimg32.dll in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9.3797 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed buddy icon that causes an integer underflow in a loop counter variable.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-1891 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1014145Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13880Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1014145Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13880Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-1891
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-191
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2005
Related CVEs (CWE-191)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-1891 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.