CVE-2006-6603 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Dec 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document exploiting a buffer overflow in the Yahoo! Messenger ActiveX control.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-6603?

CVE-2006-6603 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the YMMAPI.YMailAttach ActiveX control (ymmapi.dll) before 2005.1.1.4 in Yahoo! Messenger allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document. NOTE: some details were obtained from third party information.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6603?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yahoo Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6603?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6603 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-6603 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6603 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rj4c-wfrf-5354.