CVE-2007-3928 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.6 Published 21 Jul 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger by sending a malicious address book entry to an authenticated user.

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-2007-3928?

CVE-2007-3928 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 to execute arbitrary code via a long e-mail address in an address book entry. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-3638.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3928?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yahoo Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3928?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3928 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-2007-3928 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3928 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mx9g-cc8m-w7qh.