VDB-407 · BID 9082 · GCVE-100-407

Microsoft Messenger up to 6.0 MSG Message privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Microsoft Messenger up to 6.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component MSG Message Handler. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Microsoft Messenger up to 6.0 (Messaging Software). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component MSG Message Handler. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was disclosed 11/21/2003 by Brice aka THR [email protected] as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The attack may be initiated remotely. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at messenger.msn.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 9082†). xforce.iss.net is providing further details. 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: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: messenger.msn.com

Timelineinfo

11/20/2003 🔍
11/21/2003 +1 days 🔍
11/24/2003 +3 days 🔍
06/27/2019 +5694 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brice aka THR [email protected]
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407
SecurityFocus: 9082 - Microsoft MSN Messenger Information Leakage Weakness

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/24/2003 11:00
Updated: 06/27/2019 10:21
Changes: 11/24/2003 11:00 (51), 06/27/2019 10:21 (2)
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