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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2005.0297 -- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-022
Vulnerability in MSN Messenger Could Lead to Remote Code Execution (896597)
13 April 2005
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: MSN Messenger 6.2
Publisher: Microsoft
Operating System: Windows
Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access: Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names: CAN-2005-0562
Original Bulletin: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-022.mspx
Comment: From Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-022:
"An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take
complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install
programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with
full user rights."
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-022
Vulnerability in MSN Messenger Could Lead to Remote Code Execution (896597)
Affected Software:
- MSN Messenger 6.2
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
More information can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-022.mspx
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