Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 8.0 heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 8.0. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-3250. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 8.0 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Live Messenger 8.0 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Contact List (.ctt) file, which triggers the overflow when it is imported by the user.

The weakness was shared 06/27/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-3250 since 06/27/2006. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more.

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 databases at X-Force (27417), SecurityFocus (BID 18639†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1016373†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

06/25/2006 🔍
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09/20/2017 +923 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-3250 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3250
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31024
X-Force: 27417 - Microsoft Windows Live Messenger contact list denial of service
SecurityFocus: 18639 - Microsoft Windows Live Messenger Contact List Processing Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1016373 - Windows Live Messenger Contact List Heap Overflow

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 14:25
Updated: 09/20/2017 09:14
Changes: 03/12/2015 14:25 (53), 09/20/2017 09:14 (7)
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