CVE-2011-10027 – AOL Desktop Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

CVE ID : CVE-2011-10027

Published : Aug. 20, 2025, 4:15 p.m. | 8 hours, 35 minutes ago

Description : AOL Desktop 9.6 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its Toolrich.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.

Severity: 8.4 | HIGH

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