CVE-2007-6250: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 9, 2008
·
Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
AOL AOLMediaPlaybackControl
Microsoft Ampx

Event History

Jan 9, 2008
CVE Published
11:46 PM
Jan 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6250?

CVE-2007-6250 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-6250?

To mitigate CVE-2007-6250, users should remove or disable the affected AOLMediaPlaybackControl and ensure software is updated to the latest versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2007-6250?

CVE-2007-6250 affects AOL's AOLMediaPlaybackControl and Microsoft's AmpX ActiveX control.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-6250?

CVE-2007-6250 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Can CVE-2007-6250 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-6250 can be exploited remotely through the AppendFileToPlayList method in the affected software.

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