CVE-2007-6250Aolmediaplaybackcontrol Memory Corruption
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.
Published Jan 9, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-6250 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Aolmediaplaybackcontrol, Ampx (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
48/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 1, 2010
843 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 1, 2010 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AolmediaplaybackcontrolAol | See advisory | n/a |
| AmpxMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 9, 2008
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 1, 2010
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- other28399
- otheraolradio-ampx-bo(39592)
- otherVU#568681
- other27207
FAQ
Common Questions.
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: Aolmediaplaybackcontrol; Ampx (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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