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CVE-2010-10015

Published Aug 21, 2025 CWE-121 EPSS 0.53% (42th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2010-10015 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 21, 2025.

Technical Description

AOL versions up to and including 9.5 includes an ActiveX control (Phobos.dll) that exposes a method called Import() via the Phobos.Playlist COM object. This method is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when provided with an excessively long string argument. Exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user, but only when the malicious HTML file is opened locally, due to the control not being marked safe for scripting or initialization. AOL remains an active and supported brand offering services like AOL Mail and AOL Desktop Gold, but the legacy AOL 9.5 desktop software—specifically the version containing the vulnerable Phobos.dll ActiveX control—is long discontinued and no longer maintained.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11190 Ref appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=20354 Ref raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/aol_phobos_bof.rb Ref web.archive.org/web/20100804162117/http://www.rec-sec.com/2010/01/25/aol-playlist-class-buffer-overflow/ Ref www.broadcom.com/support/security-center/attacksignatures/detail?asid=26569 Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11204 Ref www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/32026/aol-phobos-dll-activex-control-import-buffer-overflow Ref www.vulncheck.com/advisories/aol-phobos-playlist-import-stack-based-buffer-overflow Ref raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/aol_phobos_bof.rb Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11190

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-10015?

CVE-2010-10015 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 21, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2010-10015?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-10015?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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