Miranda IM 0.7.1 ext_yahoo_contact_added format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Miranda IM 0.7.1. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is the function ext_yahoo_contact_added. The manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-5396. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Miranda IM 0.7.1 (Messaging Software). Affected is the function ext_yahoo_contact_added. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in the ext_yahoo_contact_added function in yahoo.c in Miranda IM 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Y7 Buddy Authorization packet with format string specifiers in the contact Yahoo! handle (who).

The weakness was published 11/09/2007 with Secunia Research (Website). The advisory is available at secunia.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-5396 since 10/12/2007. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at miranda-im.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38362), SecurityFocus (BID 26389†), OSVDB (39212†) and Secunia (SA27402†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: miranda-im.org

Timelineinfo

10/12/2007 🔍
11/09/2007 +28 days 🔍
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11/20/2007 +11 days 🔍
12/03/2007 +12 days 🔍
04/23/2018 +3794 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-5396 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5396
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3450
X-Force: 38362 - Miranda IM ext_yahoo_contact_added() format string, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 26389 - Miranda IM EXT_YAHOO_CONTACT_ADDED Remote Format String Vulnerability
Secunia: 27402 - Miranda IM "ext_yahoo_contact_added()" Format String Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 39212 - Miranda IM Y7 Buddy Authorization Packet ext_yahoo_contact_added() Format String
Vupen: ADV-2007-3823

Entryinfo

Created: 12/03/2007 13:49
Updated: 04/23/2018 17:50
Changes: 12/03/2007 13:49 (67), 04/23/2018 17:50 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:343:103

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