CVE-2006-5820 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a modified pointer in the SuperBuddy ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2006-5820?
CVE-2006-5820 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2007. 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
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5820?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Aol.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5820?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5820 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-2006-5820 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5820 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m6ph-5xx8-wchf.