CVE-2007-5590 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in Miranda IM's IRC, Jabber, ICQ, and Yahoo! modules.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5590?
CVE-2007-5590 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Miranda before 0.7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving (1) IRC options, (2) Jabber forms, and unspecified aspects of the (3) ICQ and (4) Yahoo! instant messaging functionality. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5590?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Miranda-Im Miranda.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5590?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5590 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-2007-5590 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5590 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-273m-fmw2-8c3p.