MS.Live.Messenger.Illegal.Access

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This indicates an attempt to exploit multiple information disclosure vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger.
With the information that is disclosed, a malicious attacker can control the local Live Messenger. The exploit also reveals personal information from Live Messenger and makes it possible to transfer local audio and video information to a remote location.

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Windows Messenger 4.7
Windows Messenger 5.1

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Information Disclosure: remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/08-050.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-11 16.995