CVE-2007-5396

Name: CVE-2007-5396
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-11-10T00:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5396 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the ext_yahoo_contact_added function in yahoo.c in Miranda IM 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Y7 Buddy Authorization packet with format string specifiers in the contact Yahoo! handle (who).. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the ext_yahoo_contact_added function in yahoo.c in Miranda IM 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Y7 Buddy Authorization packet with format string specifiers in the contact Yahoo! handle (who).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.47%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Miranda-Im	Miranda Im	0.7.1

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5396?

How severe is CVE-2007-5396?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5396 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5396?

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Source: NVD / NIST