CVE-2009-3658 Use after free in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed argument to the SetSuperBuddy method in the AOL ActiveX control.
- 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-2009-3658?
CVE-2009-3658 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2009. 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
Use-after-free vulnerability in the Sb.SuperBuddy.1 ActiveX control (sb.dll) in America Online (AOL) 9.5.0.1 allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed argument to the SetSuperBuddy method.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3658?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aol Superbuddy Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3658?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3658 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2009-3658 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3658 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3p99-663g-4p22.