Description
An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.
Affected products
- microsoft / windows_messenger4.7 – 4.7
- microsoft / windows_messenger5.1 – 5.1
References
- MISChttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5995
- VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2354
- MISChttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.html
- MAILING_LISThttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- MAILING_LISThttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- MISChttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-050
- MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30551
- MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495467/100/0/threaded
- VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31446
- MISChttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020681
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