J-Security Center

Title: Microsoft MSN Setup BBS ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Severity: MODERATE

Description:

There is a buffer overflow in the 4.71.0.10 version of the MSN Setup BBS ActiveX control (setupbbs.ocx).. This ActiveX control is marked 'Safe for Scripting' . Arbitrary commands may be executed if the ActiveX control is run in a malicious manner.

Affected Products:

  • Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 1.0

References:

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