Buffer Overflow in Yahoo! Webcam Viewer ActiveX Control
CVE-2007-3148

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Key Information:

Vendor

Yahoo

Status
Messenger
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 June 2007

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 12%

What is CVE-2007-3148?

The Yahoo! Webcam Viewer ActiveX control contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers. By sending a specially crafted long server property value to the receive method, attackers could execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This vulnerability affects the ywcvwr.dll component, impacting users of Yahoo! Messenger version 8.1.0.249 with the Webcam Viewer installed, highlighting the importance of prompt updates and awareness of potential exploits.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2007-3148 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4043
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34759
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://osvdb.org/37081
vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB

EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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