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MEDIUM · 5.1

CVE-2012-0268

Integer overflow in the CYImage::LoadJPG method in YImage.dll in Yahoo! Messenger before 11.5.0.155, when photo sharing is enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted...

Vulnerability Description

Integer overflow in the CYImage::LoadJPG method in YImage.dll in Yahoo! Messenger before 11.5.0.155, when photo sharing is enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPG image that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
YahooMessenger<= 11.5.0.152

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-189

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-0268?

CVE-2012-0268 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the CYImage::LoadJPG method in YImage.dll in Yahoo! Messenger before 11.5.0.155, when photo sharing is enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted...

How severe is CVE-2012-0268?

CVE-2012-0268 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0268?

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