UNKNOWN CVSS 9.3
Published: 2006-12-10

CVE-2006-6442

aol aol_client_software Security Advisory (CVE-2006-6442)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-6442 impacting aol aol_client_software. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetClientInfo function in the CDDBControlAOL.CDDBAOLControl ActiveX control (cddbcontrol.dll), as used in America Online (AOL) 7.0 4114.563, 8.0 4129.230, and 9.0 Security Edition 4156.910, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ClientId argument.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product aol / aol_client_software
Affected Versions 7.0_4114.563
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-6442 impacting aol aol_client_software.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-6442.yaml
id: cve-2006-6442

info:
  name: aol aol_client_software - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-6442 affecting aol aol_client_software.
    Evaluation: Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetClientInfo function in the CDDBControlAOL.CDDBAOLControl ActiveX control (cddbcontrol.dll), as used in America O...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-6442
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 9.3
    cve-id: CVE-2006-6442
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2006-6442,aol,aol_client_software,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "aol_client_software"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-6442.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-6442
# Target: aol aol_client_software | CVSS: 9.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-6442 (aol aol_client_software)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against aol aol_client_software scope (7.0_4114.563).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-6442.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-6442
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install aol_client_software 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade aol_client_software 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update aol_client_software

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i aol_client_software 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i aol_client_software

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-6442 in aol aol_client_software?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update aol aol_client_software packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-6442?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-6442?

CVE-2006-6442 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-6442
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor aol
Product aol_client_software
Published 2006-12-10
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C