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>The previously reported AOL Instant Messenger heap overflow is restricted 
> to the "goim" handler.  The unchecked escaping is performed on the 
> "screenname" query string parameter.  The vulnerability is exploited 
> when the user clicks "Get Info" to request information on the buddy.
>
>AIM dies with an access violation when trying to execute 0x656C6261.  As
>there is nothing stored there, AIM faults and dies:



What version of AIM is required for this?  Does it happen in the latest 
5.0.2916 beta (http://www.aim.com/get_aim/win/win_beta.adp) or in the 
4.8.2790 GM version (http://ftp.newaol.com/aim/win95/Install_AIM.exe)?


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