CVE-2010-0278

Description

A certain ActiveX control in msgsc.14.0.8089.726.dll in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 2009 build 14.0.8089.726 on Windows Vista and Windows 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (msnmsgr.exe crash) by calling the ViewProfile method with a crafted argument during an MSN Messenger session.

Affected products

• microsoft / windows_live_messenger2009 – 2009

Exploits & proofs of concept

• exploit-dbMicrosoft Windows Live Messenger 2009 - ActiveX Denial of Serviceby HACKATTACK IT SECURITY GmbH

References

• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37680
• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508811/100/0/threaded