Alert: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-022 - Vulnerability in MSN Messenger Could Lead to Remote Code Execution (896597)

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-022:
Vulnerability in MSN Messenger Could Lead to Remote Code Execution
(896597)

Bulletin URL:
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-022.mspx>

Version Number: 1.0
Issued Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Patch(es) Replaced: This bulletin replaces a prior security update. See
the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the
complete list.
Caveats: None

Tested Software:
Affected Software:
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* MSN Messenger 6.2 MSN Messenger 6.2
<http://tinyurl.com/5m4am>

Technical Description:
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* MSN Messenger Vulnerability - CAN-2005-0562: A remote code execution
vulnerability exists in MSN Messenger that could allow an attacker who
successfully exploited this vulnerable to take complete control of the
affected system.

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Cheers,
Russ Cooper - Senior Scientist - Cybertrust/NTBugtraq Editor

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