Description
The installer in Yahoo! Messenger 4.0, 5.0 and 5.5 does not verify package signatures which could allow remote attackers to install trojan programs via DNS spoofing.
Products
- Yahoo Messenger 4.0
- Yahoo Messenger 5.0
- Yahoo Messenger 5.5
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-2361, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-2361 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References