Yahoo Messenger AudioConf ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2007-1680
  Advisory Date: FEB 11, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

Stack-based buffer overflow in the createAndJoinConference function in the AudioConf ActiveX control (yacscom.dll) in Yahoo! Messenger before 20070313 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long (1) socksHostname and (2) hostname properties.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

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  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002584
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002584 - Yahoo Messenger AudioConf ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Yahoo Messenger 8.0
  • Yahoo Messenger 8.0.0.863
  • Yahoo Messenger 8.0_2005.1.1.4
  • Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.209
  • Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.239