CVE-2011-10027 AOL Desktop 9.6 RTX Stack-Based Buffer Overflow
HighCVSS 8.4
EPSS 0.63%
Framework module
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
AOL Desktop 9.6 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its Tool\rich.rct component when parsing .rtx files. By embedding an overly long string in a hyperlink tag, an attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow due to the use of unsafe strcpy operations. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when a victim opens a malicious .rtx file. AOL Desktop is end-of-life and no longer supported. Users are encouraged to migrate to AOL Desktop Gold or alternative platforms.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AOL Desktop | <= 9.6 | No fix listed |
References
- raw.githubusercontent.com exploit
- www.exploit-db.com exploit
- www.exploit-db.com exploit
- www.exploit-db.com exploit
- www.fortiguard.com third-party-advisory
- www.vulncheck.com third-party-advisory