CVE-2007-1680 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the AudioConf ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-1680?
CVE-2007-1680 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2007. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the createAndJoinConference function in the AudioConf ActiveX control (yacscom.dll) in Yahoo! Messenger before 20070313 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long (1) socksHostname and (2) hostname properties.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1680?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yahoo Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1680?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1680 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-2007-1680 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1680 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch35-phmj-pvmh.