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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.1/10
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://securitydot.net/xpl/exploits/vulnerabilities/articles/1108/exploit.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016373Exploit
- http://www.jaascois.com/exploits/18602016/Exploit, URL Repurposed
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438442/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18639Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27417
- http://securitydot.net/xpl/exploits/vulnerabilities/articles/1108/exploit.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016373Exploit
- http://www.jaascois.com/exploits/18602016/Exploit, URL Repurposed
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438442/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18639Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27417
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 27, 2006
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified