CVE-2006-6442 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 10 Dec 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the AOL CDDB 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-2006-6442?

CVE-2006-6442 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetClientInfo function in the CDDBControlAOL.CDDBAOLControl ActiveX control (cddbcontrol.dll), as used in America Online (AOL) 7.0 4114.563, 8.0 4129.230, and 9.0 Security Edition 4156.910, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ClientId argument.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6442?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aol Aol Client Software.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6442 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-2006-6442 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6442 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mj38-p228-pv59.