CVE-2007-5396

Description

Format string vulnerability in the ext_yahoo_contact_added function in yahoo.c in Miranda IM 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Y7 Buddy Authorization packet with format string specifiers in the contact Yahoo! handle (who).

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.64% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3823 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38362 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/27402 third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26389 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-89/advisory/
http://miranda.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/miranda/trunk/miranda/protocols/Yahoo/yahoo.c?r1=6601&r2=6699&diff_format=l

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5396?
CVE-2007-5396 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5396?
To fix CVE-2007-5396, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-5396 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2007-5396 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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