Yahoo Messenger '.jpg' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:51405
Info
Yahoo Messenger '.jpg' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 51405 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2012-0268 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jan 13 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jan 13 2012 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Tielei Wang |
| Vulnerable: |
Yahoo Messenger 11.5.0.152 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Yahoo Messenger 11.5.0.155 |
Discussion
Yahoo Messenger '.jpg' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Yahoo Messenger is prone to a heap based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.
Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Yahoo Messenger 11.5.0.152 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Yahoo Messenger is prone to a heap based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.
Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Yahoo Messenger 11.5.0.152 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Yahoo Messenger '.jpg' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
References
Yahoo Messenger '.jpg' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Yahoo! Instant Messenger Homepage (Yahoo!)