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Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This host is installed with Microsoft Windows Messenger and is prone to multiple vulnerabilities.
Insight
Insight
The flaws are due to - Buffer overflow in Setup ActiveX control (setupbbs.ocx), allows attacker to execute commands via the methods vAddNewsServer or bIsNewsServerConfigured. - An error in 'ActiveX' object allows attacker to disclosure information. - An error in the authentication mechanisms, allows remote attacker to spoof messages. - An error in 'Font' tag and in 'Invite' request allows remote attacker to cause denial of service.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 1.x, 2.0.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.6.x Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 4.0.x to 4.6.x
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.