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MS07-054: Vulnerability in MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942099)
high Nessus Plugin ID 26019
Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Messenger service.Description
The remote host is running MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger.The version of Messenger used on the remote host is vulnerable to a remote buffer overflow in the way it handles webcam and video chat sessions. An attacker may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for MSN Messenger 6.2, 7.0, 7.5 and 8.0.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2007/ms07-054
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 26019
File Name: smb_nt_ms07-054.nasl
Version: 1.30
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 9/11/2007
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 7.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 9/11/2007
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/31/2007
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2007-2931
BID: 25461