CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2597

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

AOL Client Software 9.0 uses insecure permissions for its installation path, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by replacing ACSD.exe with a malicious program.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves privilege escalation by a local attacker who can gain full system control by installing malicious software with system privileges.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update AOL software to a newer version and restrict permissions to the installation path to prevent unauthorized users from modifying files.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

AOL Client Software 9.0 uses insecure permissions for its installation path, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by replacing ACSD.exe with a malicious program.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS