HTTP: Windows Live Messenger Unsafe ActiveX Method (CVE-2008-0082)
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Windows Messenger, MSN Messenger, and Windows Live Messenger. A successful attack can result in unauthorized information disclosure.
Extended 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_messenger
References
CVE: CVE-2008-0082
Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:MSGSC-DLL
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
(CVE-2008-0082) ActiveX CVE-2008-0082 Live Messenger Method Unsafe Windows
Release Date
08/12/2008
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
10.0