Vulnerability Description
The ActiveX Control (yNotifier.dll) in Yahoo! Assistant 3.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors in the Ynoifier COM object that trigger memory corruption.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | Yahoo Assistant | <= 3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30115
- http://secway.org/advisory/AD20080506EN.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29065
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020004
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1471/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42233
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30115
- http://secway.org/advisory/AD20080506EN.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29065
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020004
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1471/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42233
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2111?
CVE-2008-2111 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The ActiveX Control (yNotifier.dll) in Yahoo! Assistant 3.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors in the Ynoifier COM object that trigger memory corrupt...
How severe is CVE-2008-2111?
CVE-2008-2111 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-2008-2111?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yahoo Yahoo Assistant.