CVE-2012-0268

Description

Integer overflow in the CYImage::LoadJPG method in YImage.dll in Yahoo! Messenger before 11.5.0.155, when photo sharing is enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPG image that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.58% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/47041 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0268?
CVE-2012-0268 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0268?
To fix CVE-2012-0268, 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-2012-0268 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0268 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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