CVE-2007-3832: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 17, 2007
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) protocol handler in AIM.DLL in Cerulean Studios Trillian allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed aim: URI, as demonstrated by a long URI beginning with the aim:///#1111111/ substring.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cerulean Studios Trillian=3.1.6.0
Event History
Jul 17, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3832?
CVE-2007-3832 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-3832?
To fix CVE-2007-3832, upgrade to the latest version of Cerulean Studios Trillian that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-3832?
CVE-2007-3832 specifically affects version 3.1.6.0 of Cerulean Studios Trillian.
4
What kind of attack can be executed via CVE-2007-3832?
CVE-2007-3832 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted malformed aim: URI.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-3832?
Disabling the handling of aim: URIs can serve as a temporary workaround for mitigating CVE-2007-3832.