CVE-2007-6262: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-6262: A certain ActiveX control in axvlc.dll in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6 before 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execu...

A certain ActiveX control in axvlc.dll in VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6 before 0.8.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments to the (1) addTarget, (2) getVariable, or (3) setVariable function, resulting from a "bad initialized pointer," aka a "recursive plugin release vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-6262 is a remote code execution flaw in the VLC ActiveX control shipped with VideoLAN VLC 0.8.6 before 0.8.6d. A crafted web interaction could cause code to run on a user’s machine if the vulnerable control is present and invoked. Likely exposure is limited to older Windows endpoints with VLC 0.8.6 prior to 0.8.6d and the VLC ActiveX control installed or browser-reachable. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless legacy media software remains deployed. Treat this as a legacy endpoint cleanup risk. Prioritize remediation where old VLC and ActiveX-capable browser workflows still exist, especially on systems used for web browsing or email. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected VLC installations to 0.8.6d or later per vendor guidance.; Remove obsolete VLC versions from managed endpoints.; Confirm whether axvlc.dll ActiveX is still installed or browser-accessible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 6, 2007, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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vlcmediaplayer-activex-memory-overwrite(38816)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14280CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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