# CVE-2007-5543: Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 and 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Yahoo! Messenger p

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-03-18 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 and 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Yahoo! Messenger packet. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-5590.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0710-advisories/mirandaim-overflows.txt
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-October/057935.html
- http://www.secureworks.com/research/threats/miranda/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26115

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