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Yahoo!.Player.YPL.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in Yahoo Player.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious .ypl file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .ypl file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Yahoo Player versions 1.5.01.409 and 1.0

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

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Currently we are not aware of any vendor supplied patch for this issue.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2023-08-01 25.612 Name:Yahoo.
Player.
YPL.
Buffer.
Overflow:Yahoo!.
Player.
YPL.
Buffer.
Overflow
ID 18444
Created Apr 01, 2010
Updated Jul 31, 2023
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App Other