CVE-1999-0486

Summary

CVE-1999-0486 is a vulnerability affecting AOL Instant Messenger. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by sending a malicious hyperlink to a receiving client. Upon clicking the link, the client's system may experience a denial of service, potentially resulting in a system crash. The exact cause of the denial of service is not clear but is believed to be related to a memory overflow issue in the messaging software. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and represents an early example of the risks posed by malicious links in instant messaging applications. Users were advised to exercise caution when clicking links from unknown sources to mitigate this threat.

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