VDB-183 · SA9313 · GCVE-100-183

Microsoft Messenger 6.0 Build 6.0.0501 Image Transfer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Messenger 6.0 Build 6.0.0501. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Image Transfer Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA9313†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: msnmessenger-download.com

Timelineinfo

07/19/2003 🔍
07/21/2003 +2 days 🔍
06/26/2019 +5819 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Bahaa Naamneh
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183
Secunia: 9313 - MSN Messenger Denial of Service, Not Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2003 16:46
Updated: 06/26/2019 09:36
Changes: 07/21/2003 16:46 (49), 06/26/2019 09:36 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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