How severe is CVE-2006-0316?

CVE-2006-0316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-0316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0316?

CVE-2006-0316 primarily affects Aol Aol Client Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0316?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0316 published?

CVE-2006-0316 was published on 2006-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0316

CVE-2006-0316 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aol Aol Client Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aol Aol Client Software
Published: 2006-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in YGPPicFinder.DLL in AOL You've Got Pictures (YGP) Picture Finder Tool ActiveX Control, as used in AOL 8.0, 8.0 Plus, and 9.0 Classic, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0316?: Buffer overflow in YGPPicFinder.DLL in AOL You've Got Pictures (YGP) Picture Finder Tool ActiveX Control, as used in AOL 8.0, 8.0 Plus, and 9.0 Classic, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-0316?: CVE-2006-0316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-0316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0316?: CVE-2006-0316 primarily affects Aol Aol Client Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0316 published?: CVE-2006-0316 was published on 2006-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:aol:aol_client_software:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aol:aol_client_software:8.0:*:plus:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aol:aol_client_software:9.0:*:classic:*:*:*:*:*

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