CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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5.7 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Messenger 6.0 Build 6.0.0501 (Messaging Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Image Transfer Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was presented 07/19/2003 by Bahaa Naamneh as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.
The exploit is shared for download at members.lycos.co.uk. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at msnmessenger-download.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Patch: msnmessenger-download.com
Timeline
07/19/2003 🔍07/21/2003 🔍
06/26/2019 🔍
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comAdvisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Bahaa Naamneh
Status: Not defined
Secunia: 9313 - MSN Messenger Denial of Service, Not Critical
Entry
Created: 07/21/2003 16:46Updated: 06/26/2019 09:36
Changes: 07/21/2003 16:46 (49), 06/26/2019 09:36 (5)
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