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MS.Windows.Live.Messenger.ActiveX.Control.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger.
The vulnerability is caused by a failure to perform sufficient boundary checks on user input data. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page.

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Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 2009

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version, available from the website.
http://explore.live.com

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-12-02 16.972
ID 26992
Created May 26, 2011
Updated Nov 15, 2021
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App IM