UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2008-02-04

CVE-2007-6699

aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control Security Advisory (CVE-2007-6699)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-6699 impacting aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple buffer overflows in the AIM PicEditor 9.5.1.8 ActiveX control in YGPPicEdit.dll in AOL You've Got Pictures (YGP) Picture Editor allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a long string in the (1) DisplayName, (2) FinalSavePath, (3) ForceSaveTo, (4) HiddenControls, (5) InitialEditorScreen, (6) Locale, (7) Proxy, and (8) UserAgent property values.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product aol / ygp_piceditor_activex_control
Affected Versions 9.5.1.8
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-6699 impacting aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-6699.yaml
id: cve-2007-6699

info:
  name: aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-6699 affecting aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control.
    Evaluation: Multiple buffer overflows in the AIM PicEditor 9.5.1.8 ActiveX control in YGPPicEdit.dll in AOL You've Got Pictures (YGP) Picture Editor allow re...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-6699
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2007-6699
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2007-6699,aol,ygp_piceditor_activex_con,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ygp_piceditor_activex_control"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-6699.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-6699
# Target: aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-6699 (aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control scope (9.5.1.8).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-6699.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-6699
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ygp_piceditor_activex_con 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ygp_piceditor_activex_con 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ygp_piceditor_activex_con

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ygp_piceditor_activex_con 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ygp_piceditor_activex_con

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-6699 in aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update aol ygp_piceditor_activex_control packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-6699?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-6699?

CVE-2007-6699 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-6699
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor aol
Product ygp_piceditor_activex_control
Published 2008-02-04
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P