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.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Exploit x_refsource_misc
https://www.rcesecurity.com/2015/09/cve-2014-7216-a-journey-through-yahoos-bug-bounty-program/
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://hackerone.com/reports/10767
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536390/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033544
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_fulldisc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/24
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133443/Yahoo-Messenger-11.5.0.228-Buffer-Overflow.html
Scores
EPSS
0.0683
EPSS Percentile
93.3%
Details
CWE
CWE-119
Status
published
Products (1)
yahoo/messenger
< 11.5.0.228
Published
Sep 11, 2015
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026