CVE-2009-3658: Use After Free
First published: Fri Oct 09 2009(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the Sb.SuperBuddy.1 ActiveX control (sb.dll) in America Online (AOL) 9.5.0.1 allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed argument to the SetSuperBuddy method.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Aol Superbuddy ActiveX Control | =9.5.0.1 | |
| Aol Superbuddy Activex Control | =9.5.0.1 | |
| AOL Internet Software | =9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2812
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36919
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_aol_91_superbuddy.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36580
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53614
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506889/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3658?
CVE-2009-3658 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3658?
To fix CVE-2009-3658, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected AOL software.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-3658?
CVE-2009-3658 affects AOL version 9.5.0.1 and AOL Internet Software version 9.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3658?
CVE-2009-3658 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Sb.SuperBuddy.1 ActiveX control.
Can CVE-2009-3658 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3658 can be exploited remotely through a malformed argument to the SetSuperBuddy method.
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