First published: Sat Nov 10 2007(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in the ext_yahoo_contact_added function in yahoo.c in Miranda IM 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Y7 Buddy Authorization packet with format string specifiers in the contact Yahoo! handle (who).
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Miranda IM | =0.7.1 |
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CVE-2007-5396 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2007-5396, update to a newer version of Miranda IM that has patched this vulnerability.
CVE-2007-5396 specifically affects Miranda IM version 0.7.1.
Yes, CVE-2007-5396 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted Y7 Buddy Authorization packets.
CVE-2007-5396 is a format string vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution.