CVE-2006-6603

Name: CVE-2006-6603
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-15T22:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6603 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the YMMAPI.YMailAttach ActiveX control (ymmapi.dll) before 2005.1.1.4 in Yahoo! Messenger allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document. NOTE: some details were obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 6.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the YMMAPI.YMailAttach ActiveX control (ymmapi.dll) before 2005.1.1.4 in Yahoo! Messenger allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document. NOTE: some details were obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.51%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yahoo	Messenger	<= 8.0
Yahoo	Messenger	5.0
Yahoo	Messenger	5.5
Yahoo	Messenger	5.6
Yahoo	Messenger	6.0
Yahoo	Messenger	7.0
Yahoo	Messenger	7.5

References

http://messenger.yahoo.com/security_update.php?id=120806Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23401Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017387Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/901852Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21607Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5016
http://messenger.yahoo.com/security_update.php?id=120806Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23401Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017387Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/901852Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21607Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5016

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6603?

How severe is CVE-2006-6603?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6603 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6603?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST