CVE-2006-5563
First published: Fri Oct 27 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Yahoo! Messenger (Service 18) before 8.1.0.195 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and application crash) via a crafted room name in a Conference Invite. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Messenger | =8.0 | |
| =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0518.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0566.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20625
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22510
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4193
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449667/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5563?
CVE-2006-5563 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5563?
To address CVE-2006-5563, upgrade Yahoo! Messenger to version 8.1.0.195 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5563?
CVE-2006-5563 affects Yahoo! Messenger version 8.0.
Can CVE-2006-5563 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5563 can be exploited remotely through crafted room names in Conference Invites.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-5563?
The impact of CVE-2006-5563 is that it may lead to a denial of service condition, resulting in application instability.
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