What is the severity of CVE-2007-5543?

CVE-2007-5543 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5543?

To mitigate CVE-2007-5543, users should upgrade to the latest version of Miranda IM that is free from this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-5543?

CVE-2007-5543 affects users of Miranda IM versions 0.6.8 and 0.7.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5543?

CVE-2007-5543 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Can CVE-2007-5543 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-5543 can be exploited remotely through crafted Yahoo! Messenger packets.

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CVE-2007-5543

critical

9.3

CWE

119

18/3/2009

17/9/2024

CVE-2007-5543: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Mar 18 2009(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 and 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Yahoo! Messenger packet. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-5590.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Miranda IM	=0.6.8
Miranda IM	=0.7.0

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26115

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5543?
CVE-2007-5543 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5543?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5543, users should upgrade to the latest version of Miranda IM that is free from this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5543?
CVE-2007-5543 affects users of Miranda IM versions 0.6.8 and 0.7.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5543?
CVE-2007-5543 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2007-5543 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5543 can be exploited remotely through crafted Yahoo! Messenger packets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5543?
CVE-2007-5543 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5543?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5543, users should upgrade to the latest version of Miranda IM that is free from this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5543?
CVE-2007-5543 affects users of Miranda IM versions 0.6.8 and 0.7.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5543?
CVE-2007-5543 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2007-5543 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5543 can be exploited remotely through crafted Yahoo! Messenger packets.