CVE-2005-2597

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 15.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 17, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2005-08/0009.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14530
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24324
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2005-08/0009.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14530
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24324

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2597?

CVE-2005-2597 is a none vulnerability published on August 17, 2005. 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.

When was CVE-2005-2597 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2597 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 17, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-2597 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2597 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 15.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2597?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2597, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-2597

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