AOL.SuperBuddy.LinkSBIcons.ActiveX.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in AOL's Client Software.
AOL's Client Software contains an ActiveX control component method named "LinkSBIcons()" that is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. An attacker can use a specially crafted file to exploit this, and may be able to gain control of a vulnerable system.
Affected Products
AOL Client Software 9.0
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Use online auto update from AOL.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |