CVE-2007-5542

Name: CVE-2007-5542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-18T10:30:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Yahoo! Messenger packet. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-5590.. EPSS estimates a 3.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.95%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Miranda-Im	Miranda Im	0.6.8

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5542?

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

How severe is CVE-2007-5542?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5542?

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Source: NVD / NIST