CVE-2007-3638 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger allows remote attackers with address book access to execute arbitrary code via user-assisted vectors.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-3638?
CVE-2007-3638 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger 8.1 allows user-assisted remote authenticated users, who are listed in an address book, to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka ZD-00000005. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information sales organization that does not coordinate with vendors or release actionable advisories. A CVE has been assigned for tracking purposes, but duplicates with other CVEs are difficult to determine.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3638?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yahoo Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3638?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3638 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-2007-3638 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3638 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7r88-6fh6-rqh5.