CVE-2007-4034

Name: CVE-2007-4034
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-07-27T22:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.96%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-4034 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the YDPCTL.YDPControl.1 (aka Yahoo! Installer Plugin for Widgets) ActiveX control before 2007.7.13.3 (20070620) in YDPCTL.dll in Yahoo! Widgets before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GetComponentVersion method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 12.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the YDPCTL.YDPControl.1 (aka Yahoo! Installer Plugin for Widgets) ActiveX control before 2007.7.13.3 (20070620) in YDPCTL.dll in Yahoo! Widgets before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the GetComponentVersion method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.96%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yahoo	Widgets	<= 4.0.5

References

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/widgets/security/security-08.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/37705
http://secunia.com/advisories/26011Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/120760US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25086Exploit, Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018470
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2679
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/widgets/security/security-08.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/37705
http://secunia.com/advisories/26011Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/120760US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25086Exploit, Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018470
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2679

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4034?

How severe is CVE-2007-4034?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4034 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4034?

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