CVE-2014-7216

9.3 · HIGH

Published Sep 11, 2015 yahoo CWE-119 EPSS 6.83% (94th pctl) AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-7216 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting yahoo messenger. It was published on September 11, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Yahoo! Messenger 11.5.0.228 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the (1) shortcut or (2) title keys in an emoticons.xml file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from yahoo. Update messenger to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
yahoo	messenger	0	Affected

References

Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/133443/Yahoo-Messenger-11.5.0.228-Buffer-Overflow.html Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/24 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536390/100/0/threaded Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1033544 Ref hackerone.com/reports/10767 Ref www.rcesecurity.com/2015/09/cve-2014-7216-a-journey-through-yahoos-bug-bounty-program/ Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/133443/Yahoo-Messenger-11.5.0.228-Buffer-Overflow.html Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/24 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536390/100/0/threaded Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1033544

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7216?

CVE-2014-7216 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting yahoo messenger. It was published on September 11, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-7216?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-7216?

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