Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Yahoo! Messenger flaw where specially crafted emoticon configuration data can crash the application and may allow code execution. Business impact is mainly limited to endpoints still running Yahoo! Messenger 11.5.0.228 or earlier. The source bundle does not show current exploitation or a named vendor patch. Exposure is likely limited to legacy desktops with Yahoo! Messenger 11.5.0.228 or earlier installed. Risk increases where users can import, receive, or otherwise process untrusted emoticon XML content. No server-side or cloud exposure is identified in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy endpoint cleanup issue unless the affected client is still deployed. It is not KEV-listed and lacks current exploitation evidence, but possible code execution justifies removal or upgrade where found. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Yahoo! Messenger 11.5.0.228 or earlier.; Remove the legacy client where it is not business-required.; Check original vendor or advisory guidance for any corrected build..
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- https://www.rcesecurity.com/2015/09/cve-2014-7216-a-journey-through-yahoos-bug-bounty-program/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://hackerone.com/reports/10767CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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