OSVDB ID: 6869 Title: Yahoo! Messenger Client IP Address Disclosure |
Info |
|
|
Dates |
||||
|
|
Description |
Yahoo Messenger contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when an attacker sends a message and the victim responds to the malicious message occurs, which will disclose victim's IP address information resulting in a loss of confidentiality. |
Classification |
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure Impact: Loss of Confidentiality Exploit: Exploit Unknown |
Solution |
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Yahoo Inc. has released a patch to address this vulnerability. |
Products |
|
References |
|
Credit |
Unknown or Incomplete |