Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:YAHOO-CYFT |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Yahoo Messenger CYFT GetFile Method Arbitrary File Upload |
Release Date |
2012/12/17 |
Update Number |
2211 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0.110090709+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Yahoo Messenger CYFT GetFile Method Arbitrary File Upload
This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in Yahoo Messenger CYFT. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing Web pages with dangerous ActiveX controls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of the victim's client browser.
Extended Description
Yahoo! Messenger CYFT ActiveX control is prone to an arbitrary-file-upload vulnerability because it fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input. Successfully exploiting this issue allows an attacker to upload malicious files to an arbitrary location on a victim's computer; the files will have the permissions of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.421 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
- Yahoo! Messenger 8.1.0.421
References
- BugTraq: 25727
- CVE: CVE-2007-5017