CVE-2011-10027
AOL Desktop 9.6 RTX Stack-Based Buffer Overflow
CVSS Score
0.0
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-121 |
| Vendor | aol inc. |
| Product | aol desktop |
| Published | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
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Affected Versions
AOL Inc. / AOL Desktop
* ≤ 9.6
References
raw.githubusercontent.com: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/aol_desktop_linktag.rb exploit-db.com: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16085 exploit-db.com: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16107 exploit-db.com: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17150 fortiguard.com: https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/26516 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/aol-desktop-rtx-stack-based-buffer-overflow
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