7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-5502: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Oct 25 2006(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the AOL.PicDownloadCtrl.1 ActiveX control (YGPPicDownload.dll) 9.2.3.0 in America Online (AOL) 9.0 Security Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the AddPictureNoAlbum method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5501.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AOL Server=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-5502?

    CVE-2006-5502 is considered to be of high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-5502?

    To fix CVE-2006-5502, it is recommended to update AOL to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2006-5502?

    CVE-2006-5502 affects America Online (AOL) 9.0 Security Edition.

  • Can CVE-2006-5502 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-5502 can be exploited remotely through malicious use of the AddPictureNoAlbum method.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2006-5502?

    The impact of CVE-2006-5502 includes the possibility for attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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