CVE-2006-0316 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 19 Jan 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the AOL You've Got Pictures ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-0316?

CVE-2006-0316 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in YGPPicFinder.DLL in AOL You've Got Pictures (YGP) Picture Finder Tool ActiveX Control, as used in AOL 8.0, 8.0 Plus, and 9.0 Classic, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0316?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aol Aol Client Software.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0316?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0316 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-0316 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0316 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxvh-h253-75g3.