CVE-2007-6250 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the AOL Media Playback Control ActiveX component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-6250?
CVE-2007-6250 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6250?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Aol Aolmediaplaybackcontrol, Microsoft Ampx.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6250?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6250 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-6250 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6250 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5x4j-7m5p-g3xg.