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CVE-2009-4171

UnknownEPSS 5.09%

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CVE-2009-4171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An ActiveX control in YahooBridgeLib.dll for Yahoo! Messenger 9.0.0.2162, and possibly other 9.0 versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) by calling the RegisterMe method with a long argument.. EPSS estimates a 5.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An ActiveX control in YahooBridgeLib.dll for Yahoo! Messenger 9.0.0.2162, and possibly other 9.0 versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) by calling the RegisterMe method with a long argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.09%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
YahooMessenger9.0.0.2162

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4171?
An ActiveX control in YahooBridgeLib.dll for Yahoo! Messenger 9.0.0.2162, and possibly other 9.0 versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) by calling the RegisterMe method with a long argument.
How severe is CVE-2009-4171?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4171?
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