HIGH · 7.6

CVE-2007-3928

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...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.6

HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
YahooMessenger8.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2007-3928?

CVE-2007-3928 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). 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...

How severe is CVE-2007-3928?

CVE-2007-3928 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3928?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yahoo Messenger.