Vulnerabilities > CVE-2005-2597 - Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability in AOL Client Software 9.0

047910
CVSS 7.2 - HIGH
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
local
low complexity
aol

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.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Aol
1