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AOL.Desktop.RTX.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in AOL Desktop.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious rtx file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .rtx file.

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AOL Desktop 9.6

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

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Currently we are not aware of any vendor supplied patch for this issue.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-12-22 16.984 Sig Added
2020-12-03 16.973 Sig Added

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16085/
ID 26516
Created May 11, 2011
Updated Aug 28, 2023
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Affected OS Windows
Affected App Other