CVE-2006-3888: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 10, 2006
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Updated

Buffer overflow in AOL You've Got Pictures (YGP) Pic Downloader YGPPDownload ActiveX control (AOL.PicDownloadCtrl.1, YGPPicDownload.dll), as used in America Online 9.0 Security Edition, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SetAlbumName method.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AOL Ygp Pic Downloader Activex Control

Event History

Oct 10, 2006
CVE Published
11:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 11, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3888?

CVE-2006-3888 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3888?

To fix CVE-2006-3888, update the AOL You've Got Pictures software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of AOL You've Got Pictures are affected by CVE-2006-3888?

CVE-2006-3888 affects versions that include the AOL YGP Pic Downloader ActiveX control, specifically in AOL 9.0 Security Edition.

4

What kind of attack is possible through CVE-2006-3888?

CVE-2006-3888 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine through a crafted argument to the SetAlbumName method.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3888 while waiting for an update?

A potential workaround for CVE-2006-3888 is to disable the AOL YGP Pic Downloader ActiveX control in the browser settings.

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