How severe is CVE-2006-5501?

CVE-2006-5501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5501?

CVE-2006-5501 affects Aol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5501?

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

When was CVE-2006-5501 published?

CVE-2006-5501 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5501

CVE-2006-5501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aol with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aol
Published: 2006-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the AOL.PicDownloadCtrl.1 ActiveX control (YGPPicDownload.dll) 9.2.3.0 in America Online (AOL) 9.0 Security Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the downloadFileDirectory property, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5502.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5501?: Buffer overflow in the AOL.PicDownloadCtrl.1 ActiveX control (YGPPicDownload.dll) 9.2.3.0 in America Online (AOL) 9.0 Security Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the downloadFileDirectory property, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5502.
How severe is CVE-2006-5501?: CVE-2006-5501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5501?: CVE-2006-5501 affects Aol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5501 published?: CVE-2006-5501 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aol:aol:9.0:*:security:*:*:*:*:*

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