CVE-2006-0526 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain privileges by exploiting a default registry permission flaw in AOL client software that allows DLL modification.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0526?
CVE-2006-0526 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default configuration of the America Online (AOL) client software allows all users to modify a certain registry value that specifies a DLL file name, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0526?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Aol Client Software.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0526?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0526 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-0526 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0526 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-557g-4v8f-vprj.