Yahoo! Messenger Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 11432

Synopsis

The remote Windows host contains an instant-messaging application.

Description

Yahoo! Messenger, an instant-messaging application, is installed on the Windows host.

Solution

Make sure the use of this program is in accordance with your corporate security policy.

See Also

https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN28776.html?redirect=true

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 11432

File Name: yahoo_installed.nasl

Version: 1.27

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/21/2003

Updated: 2/6/2023

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:yahoo:yahoo_ybox

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated