Yahoo Messenger Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 11993

Synopsis

There is an instant messaging client installed on the remote Windows host.

Description

Yahoo Messenger is running on this machine and listening on this port. It allows a user to chat and share files with remote entities.

Solution

Make sure that use of this program is in agreement with your organization's security policy.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 11993

File Name: yahoo_msg_running.nasl

Version: Revision: 1.12

Type: remote

Published: 1/14/2004

Updated: 2/17/2012

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:yahoo:messenger