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MS08-050: Vulnerability in Windows Messenger Could Allow Information Disclosure (955702)
medium Nessus Plugin ID 33879
Synopsis
The remote host is vulnerable to an information disclosure due to Windows MessengerDescription
The remote host is running Windows Messenger.There is a vulnerability in the remote version of this software that may lead to an information disclosure which could allow an attacker to change the state of a user, to get contact information or to initiate audio and video chat sessions.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP and 2003.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2008/ms08-050
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 33879
File Name: smb_nt_ms08-050.nasl
Version: 1.29
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 8/13/2008
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 8/12/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/12/2008
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-0082
BID: 30551