CVE-2007-6535 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the YShortcut ActiveX control (YShortcut.dll 2006.8.15.1) within the Yahoo! Toolbar. This flaw could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an excessively long string to the IsTaggedBM method. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is of medium severity, requiring user interaction (e.g., clicking a malicious link) for exploitation, and could lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, indicating a low current threat landscape.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:toolbar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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