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

Published: 9/11/2007

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: 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

CWE: 119, 20

CERT: 166521

MSFT: MS07-054

MSKB: 942099