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
- https://www.rcesecurity.com/2015/09/cve-2014-7216-a-journey-through-yahoos-bug-bounty-program/
- https://hackerone.com/reports/10767
- 20150903 [CVE-2014-7216] Yahoo! Messenger emoticons.xml Multiple Key Value Handling Local Buffer Overflow mailing-list
- 1033544 vdb-entry
- 20150907 [CVE-2014-7216] Yahoo! Messenger emoticons.xml Multiple Key Value Handling Local Buffer Overflow mailing-list
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133443/Yahoo-Messenger-11.5.0.228-Buffer-Overflow.html