AOL Deskbar Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:54146

Info

AOL Deskbar Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 54146
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 22 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 22 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod
Vulnerable: AOL Deskbar 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

AOL Deskbar Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

AOL Deskbar is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted page or file.

Successful exploit attempts allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application that uses the ActiveX control. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Solution / Fix

AOL Deskbar Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

AOL Deskbar Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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