# CVE-2007-1680: Stack-based buffer overflow in the createAndJoinConference function in the AudioConf ActiveX control (yacscom.dll) in Yahoo! Messenger befor

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-04-06 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the createAndJoinConference function in the AudioConf ActiveX control (yacscom.dll) in Yahoo! Messenger before 20070313 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long (1) socksHostname and (2) hostname properties.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33408
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23291
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24742
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/388377
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-012.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2523
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1219
- http://osvdb.org/34319
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017867
- http://messenger.yahoo.com/security_update.php?id=031207
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464607/100/0/threaded

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