CVE-2005-0243: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0243: Yahoo!

Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions before 6.0.0.1921, does not properly display long filenames in file dialog boxes, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing programs via file names containing a large number of spaces and multiple file extensions.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Yahoo Messenger issue where a maliciously named file could look harmless in a download dialog. The risk depends on a user accepting and running that file. Business urgency is mainly for environments that still permit old Yahoo Messenger clients or similar legacy software. Exposure is most plausible on legacy desktops running Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750 or possibly versions earlier than 6.0.0.1921. Modern environments without this client are unlikely to be exposed based on the provided sources. Treat as a targeted legacy cleanup item, not a broad emergency. Prioritize if legacy messaging clients remain in sensitive environments or users can execute downloaded files without controls. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750 or earlier-than-6.0.0.1921 clients.; Remove unsupported or unnecessary Yahoo! Messenger installations from managed systems.; Check vendor or historical advisory guidance before relying on a specific upgrade path..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 18, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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