CVE-2007-3148 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 11 Jun 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Yahoo! Webcam Viewer ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2007-3148?

CVE-2007-3148 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 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

Buffer overflow in the Yahoo! Webcam Viewer ActiveX control in ywcvwr.dll 2.0.1.4 for Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.249 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long server property value to the receive method.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3148?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yahoo Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3148?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3148 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-2007-3148 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3148 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6w5r-99x5-qx74.