Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
CVE-2007-5396
Summary
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).
- MEDIUM
- NETWORK
- NONE
- PARTIAL
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CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
The software uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.
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Advisory Timeline
- Published