CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-0526

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that a local unprivileged user could replace the DLL file, leading to execution of malicious code in the context of the AOL application and potential privilege escalation on the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict permissions on the registry key related to the DLL in the AOL client and apply the principle of least privilege for local users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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