Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Yahoo! Messenger 8.1 client-side buffer overflow. A remote authenticated user could trigger arbitrary code execution if the victim is induced to process an address book entry containing an overly long email address. Business risk is mainly tied to any remaining legacy Yahoo! Messenger 8.1 installations. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running Yahoo! Messenger 8.1 or retaining old systems where that client can execute. Modern fleets are unlikely to be affected unless legacy desktop software remains installed. For most organizations this is a legacy hygiene issue, not an emergency. Prioritize it if asset inventory shows Yahoo! Messenger 8.1 still exists, because the impact is arbitrary code execution on user workstations. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Yahoo! Messenger 8.1 or related legacy installs.; Remove or disable the legacy client where business use is not required.; Check archived vendor or trusted advisory guidance for any named update path..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- yahoo-messenger-address-book-bo(35434)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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