CVE-2006-5820: Critical severity AOL AOL vulnerability
The LinkSBIcons method in the SuperBuddy ActiveX control (Sb.SuperBuddy.1) in America Online 9.0 Security Edition dereferences an arbitrary function pointer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a modified pointer value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5820?
CVE-2006-5820 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5820?
Fix CVE-2006-5820 by updating to a patched version of AOL 9.0 Security Edition that addresses this security flaw.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5820?
CVE-2006-5820 is a code execution vulnerability caused by dereferencing an arbitrary function pointer in the SuperBuddy ActiveX control.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5820?
Users of America Online 9.0 Security Edition are affected by CVE-2006-5820 due to the vulnerable ActiveX control.
Can CVE-2006-5820 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5820 can be exploited remotely by attackers, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.