CVE-2007-1680

Name: CVE-2007-1680
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-04-06T01:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-1680 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 8.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.38%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yahoo	Messenger	8.0
Yahoo	Messenger	8.0.0.863
Yahoo	Messenger	8.0_2005.1.1.4
Yahoo	Messenger	8.1.0.209
Yahoo	Messenger	8.1.0.239

References

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

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1680?

How severe is CVE-2007-1680?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1680 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1680?

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