How severe is CVE-2005-2597?

CVE-2005-2597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2597?

CVE-2005-2597 affects Aol Aol Client Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2597?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2597 published?

CVE-2005-2597 was published on 2005-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2597

CVE-2005-2597 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aol Aol Client Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aol Aol Client Software
Published: 2005-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2597?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2005-2597?: CVE-2005-2597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2597?: CVE-2005-2597 affects Aol Aol Client Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2597?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2597 published?: CVE-2005-2597 was published on 2005-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aol:aol_client_software:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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