CVE-2007-0768: XSS

Published Feb 6, 2007
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Contact Details functionality in Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.209 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI in the SRC attribute of an IMG element to the (1) First Name, (2) Last Name, and (3) Nickname fields. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Yahoo Messenger<=8.1.0.209

Event History

Feb 6, 2007
CVE Published
02:28 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0768?

CVE-2007-0768 is categorized as a moderate severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0768?

To mitigate CVE-2007-0768, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of Yahoo Messenger higher than 8.1.0.209.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2007-0768 enable?

CVE-2007-0768 enables remote attackers to carry out cross-site scripting attacks via user-assisted methods.

4

What versions of Yahoo Messenger are affected by CVE-2007-0768?

CVE-2007-0768 affects Yahoo Messenger versions 8.1.0.209 and earlier.

5

How does CVE-2007-0768 exploit XSS vulnerabilities?

CVE-2007-0768 exploits XSS vulnerabilities by allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts through the IMG element's SRC attribute.

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