Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Kakadu kdu_v32m.dll in Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.413 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain length field in JPEG2000 data, as demonstrated by sending an "invite to view my webcam" request, and then injecting a DLL into the attacker's peer Yahoo! Messenger application when this request is accepted.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | Messenger | 8.1.0.413 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/38221
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26501
- http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/index.php/2007/08/15/more-on-the-yahoo-me
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/515968US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25330
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018586
- http://www.team509.com/expyahoo.rar
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2917
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36115
- https://www.xfocus.net/bbs/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=64639&page=1#entry321749
- http://osvdb.org/38221
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26501
- http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/index.php/2007/08/15/more-on-the-yahoo-me
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/515968US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25330
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4391?
CVE-2007-4391 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Kakadu kdu_v32m.dll in Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.413 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain length field in JPEG2000 data, as...
How severe is CVE-2007-4391?
CVE-2007-4391 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4391?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yahoo Messenger.