CVE-2007-5017: Path Traversal

Published Sep 20, 2007

Updated

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in the CYFT object in ft60.dll in Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.421 allows remote attackers to force a download, and create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the second argument to the GetFile method.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Yahoo Messenger=8.1.0.421

Event History

Sep 20, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5017?

CVE-2007-5017 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized file manipulation.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5017?

To fix CVE-2007-5017, upgrade to a newer version of Yahoo Messenger that does not include this vulnerability.

What is affected by CVE-2007-5017?

CVE-2007-5017 specifically affects Yahoo Messenger version 8.1.0.421.

Can CVE-2007-5017 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-5017 can be exploited remotely by attackers to force downloads and manipulate files.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-5017?

Risks associated with CVE-2007-5017 include unauthorized access to the file system and potential data loss.