CVE-2005-2597
AOL Client Software 9.0 uses insecure permissions for its installation path, which allows local...
CVE-2005-2597 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Aol Client Software, published August 17, 2005. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.39%, the 33rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.39%EPSS, 33rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2005-2597- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2005-2597- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-2598No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2005-2598- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-jq8w-gqq2-h36fNo score
AOL Client Software 9.0 uses insecure permissions for its installation path, which allows local...
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.
- Record
GHSA-jq8w-gqq2-h36f- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.