CVE-2014-7216 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 11 Sep 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via malicious emoticons.xml files in Yahoo! Messenger.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-7216?

CVE-2014-7216 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Sep 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7216?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yahoo Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7216?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7216 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-7216 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-7216 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5v9m-r264-24vr.