CVE-2007-6228 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Helper class in the yt.ythelper.2 ActiveX control in Yahoo!
published 2007-12-04 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-6196
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Helper class in the yt.ythelper.2 ActiveX control in Yahoo! Toolbar 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a long argument to the c method.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-30832)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-30832 Yahoo! Toolbar 1.4.1 Helper - Class ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow (Denial of Service) (PoC) dos, 2007-11-29
- lists.grok.org.uk http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/058725.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/058725.html
mailing-list, exploit
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/38769
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/26656
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-6228
- NVD CVE-2007-6228
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