CVE-2006-0948

CVE-2006-0948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aol 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

Description

AOL 9.0 Security Edition revision 4184.2340, and probably other versions, uses insecure permissions (Everyone/Full Control) for the "America Online 9.0" directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing critical files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0948?
AOL 9.0 Security Edition revision 4184.2340, and probably other versions, uses insecure permissions (Everyone/Full Control) for the "America Online 9.0" directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing critical files.
How severe is CVE-2006-0948?
CVE-2006-0948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0948 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0948?
CVE-2006-0948 affects Aol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0948?
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-2006-0948 published?
CVE-2006-0948 was published on 2006-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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