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Vulnerability in MSN Messenger Could Lead to Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks for MS05-022
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Messenger service.
Description :
The remote host is running MSN Messenger.
The version of MSN Messenger used on the remote host is vulnerable
to a remote buffer overflow in the way it handles GIF files (with
height and width fields).
A possible hacker may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code
on the remote host.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for MSN Messenger 6.2 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-022.mspx
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 8
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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