CVE-2007-5543
CVE-2007-5543 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Miranda-im Miranda Im with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Miranda-im Miranda Im
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 and 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Yahoo! Messenger packet. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-5590.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5543?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 and 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Yahoo! Messenger packet. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-5590.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5543?
- CVE-2007-5543 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5543 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5543?
- CVE-2007-5543 primarily affects Miranda-im Miranda Im. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5543?
- 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-2007-5543 published?
- CVE-2007-5543 was published on 2009-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-October/057935.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0710-advisories/mirandaim-overflows.txt
- http://www.secureworks.com/research/threats/miranda/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26115
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:miranda-im:miranda_im:0.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:miranda-im:miranda_im:0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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