CVE-2007-5396 is a format string vulnerability in Miranda IM version 0.7.1, specifically within the ext_yahoo_contact_added function in yahoo.c. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a Y7 Buddy Authorization packet containing format string specifiers in the contact's Yahoo! handle. Rated with a CVSS score of 6.8, it presents a medium attack complexity and can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:miranda-im:miranda_im:0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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