CVE-2005-2597

N/A Unknown
Published: August 17, 2005 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2005-08/0009.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14530
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24324
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2005-08/0009.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14530
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24324
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
15th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

aol