GEN:SID | 1:2459 |
Message | CHAT Yahoo IM conference offer invitation |
Summary | This event is generated when a host in your network that has Yahoo Instant Messenger running starts a webcam or sends an invitation to view a webcam to another Yahoo IM user.
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Impact | Possible policy violation. Instant Messenger programs may not be appropriate in certain network environments.
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Detailed Information | This event indicates that a Yahoo IM user in your network is sending a notification that he or she is starting a webcam or offering an invitation to view the webcam. While there are no known exploits associated with showing or viewing webcams, it is possible that this activity is inappropriate in certain environments.
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Affected Systems | Any host running Yahoo Instant Messenger.
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Attack Scenarios | No know attack scenarios.
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Ease of Attack | No know attack scenarios.
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Corrective Action | Disallow the use of IM clients on the protected network and enforce or implement an organization wide policy on the use of IM clients.
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Additional References | Yahoo Protocol http://www.cse.iitb.ac.in/~varunk/YahooProtocol.htm
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