Buffer Overflow in AOL ActiveX Control Affects AOL Software
CVE-2006-5501

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Aol

Status
Aol
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2006

What is CVE-2006-5501?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the AOL.PicDownloadCtrl.1 ActiveX control (YGPPicDownload.dll) version 9.2.3.0 included in AOL 9.0 Security Edition. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through the downloadFileDirectory property, enabling them to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This poses significant security risks, as it allows unauthorized access and control over the affected software environment.

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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20745
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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/dis...
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29797
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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