Description
Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions before 6.0.0.1921, does not properly display long filenames in file dialog boxes, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing programs via file names containing a large number of spaces and multiple file extensions.
Product(s):
- Yahoo Messenger 5.5
- Yahoo Messenger 5.6.0.1351
- Yahoo Messenger 5.6
- Yahoo Messenger 6.0.0.1750
- Yahoo Messenger 6.0
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-0243, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-0243 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.