How severe is CVE-2007-4515?

CVE-2007-4515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4515?

CVE-2007-4515 affects Yahoo Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4515?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-4515 published?

CVE-2007-4515 was published on 2007-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4515

CVE-2007-4515 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Yahoo Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Yahoo Messenger
Published: 2007-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in YVerInfo.dll before 2007.8.27.1 in the Yahoo! services suite for Yahoo! Messenger before 8.1.0.419 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving arguments to the (1) fvCom and (2) info methods. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4515?: Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in YVerInfo.dll before 2007.8.27.1 in the Yahoo! services suite for Yahoo! Messenger before 8.1.0.419 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving arguments to the (1) fvCom and (2) info methods. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-4515?: CVE-2007-4515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4515?: CVE-2007-4515 affects Yahoo Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-4515 published?: CVE-2007-4515 was published on 2007-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:messenger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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