CVE-2014-7216

UnknownEPSS 6.83%

Last modified

CVE-2014-7216 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.83%

93.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
YahooMessenger<= 11.5.0.228

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7216?
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.
How severe is CVE-2014-7216?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7216 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7216?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST