CVE-2007-6250

CVE-2007-6250 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aol Aolmediaplaybackcontrol with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in AOL AOLMediaPlaybackControl (AOLMediaPlaybackControl.exe), as used by AmpX ActiveX control (AmpX.dll), might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the AppendFileToPlayList method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6250?
Stack-based buffer overflow in AOL AOLMediaPlaybackControl (AOLMediaPlaybackControl.exe), as used by AmpX ActiveX control (AmpX.dll), might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the AppendFileToPlayList method.
How severe is CVE-2007-6250?
CVE-2007-6250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6250 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6250?
CVE-2007-6250 primarily affects Aol Aolmediaplaybackcontrol. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6250?
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-2007-6250 published?
CVE-2007-6250 was published on 2008-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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