medium6.8Public exploit code
CVE-2007-6228
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Helper class in the yt.ythelper.2 ActiveX control in Yahoo!
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Yahoo! Toolbar 1.4.1 Helper - Class ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow (Denial of Service) (PoC)2007-11-29 · dos · windows · Verified
Impact
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Helper class in the yt.ythelper.2 ActiveX control in Yahoo! Toolbar 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a long argument to the c method.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | Toolbar | Version 1.4.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/058725.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26656
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38769
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/058725.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26656
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38769