CVE-2007-5542: Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafte

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-5542 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting miranda im. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Yahoo! Messenger packet. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-5590.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: miranda-im

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-18 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

miranda-im miranda im DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy miranda-im || rpm -q miranda-im || miranda-im --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison miranda-im sudo apt install miranda-im=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.8> sudo apt-mark hold miranda-im

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list miranda-im sudo dnf downgrade miranda-im-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.8> sudo dnf versionlock add miranda-im

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-5542?

miranda im: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5542 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5542 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-5542 affect?

CVE-2007-5542 affects miranda im. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Yahoo! Messenger packet. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-5590.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5542?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-5543 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in Miranda IM 0.6.8 and 0.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code vi

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