Microsoft MSN Messenger cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft MSN Messenger. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in cleartext storage. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2005-2225. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft MSN Messenger (Messaging Software) (version now known). Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft MSN Messenger allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a plaintext message containing the ".pif" string, which is interpreted as a malicious file extension and causes users to be kicked from a group conversation. NOTE: it has been reported that Gaim is also affected, so this may be an issue in the protocol or MSN servers.

The weakness was disclosed 07/12/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at messenger-blog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-2225 since 07/12/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1555.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityTracker (ID 1014444†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/11/2005 🔍
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03/11/2015 +3529 days 🔍
07/24/2017 +866 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: messenger-blog.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-2225 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2225
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25752
SecurityTracker: 1014444 - MSN Messenger Protocol '.pif' Group Conversation Bug Lets Remote Users Deny Service

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 07/24/2017 12:46
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (43), 07/24/2017 12:46 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:731:103

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