Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Live Messenger 8.0 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Contact List (.ctt) file, which triggers the overflow when it is imported by the user.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Exploit, URL Repurposed x_refsource_misc
http://www.jaascois.com/exploits/18602016/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438442/100/0/threaded
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://securitydot.net/xpl/exploits/vulnerabilities/articles/1108/exploit.html
Exploit vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016373
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27417
Exploit vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18639
Scores
EPSS
0.0685
EPSS Percentile
93.4%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_live_messenger
8.0
Published
Jun 27, 2006
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026