A buffer overflow exists in Yahoo! Messenger. The Webcam Upload ActiveX control fails to validate data passed to the 'send' method resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted website, a context-dependent attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Vendor Verified,
Coordinated Disclosure
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Yahoo! has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
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