CVE-2006-5820
First published: Mon Apr 02 2007(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AOL Server | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-07-03.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23224
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24714
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/478225
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2513
- http://osvdb.org/34318
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1184
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33347
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464313/100/0/threaded
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.
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