CVE-2011-10027
AOL Desktop 9.6 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its Tool\rich.rct component when parsing .rtx files. By embedding an overly long string in a hyperlink tag, an attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow due to the use of unsafe strcpy operations. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when a victim opens a malicious .rtx file. AOL Desktop is end-of-life and no longer supported. Users are encouraged to migrate to AOL Desktop Gold or alternative platforms.
- Score
- CVSS 4.0 8.4 High
- Status
- Deferred - disclosure@vulncheck.com
- Published
- 2025-08-20
- Last modified
- 2026-05-15
- Weaknesses
- CWE-121
Affected products
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/aol_desktop_li…
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16085
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16107
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17150
- https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/26516
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/aol-desktop-rtx-stack-based-buffer-overflow
