CVE-2007-4391 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the Kakadu kdu_v32m.dll within Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.413. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (application crash) by manipulating a length field in JPEG2000 data, specifically demonstrated through a webcam invitation. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, though no active exploitation is currently confirmed.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.1.0.413CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:8.1.0.413:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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