Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 8.0 and earlier, when gestual emoticons are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long string composed of ":D" sequences, which are interpreted as emoticons.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Live Messenger | <= 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452620/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452645/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452620/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452645/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6252?
CVE-2006-6252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 8.0 and earlier, when gestual emoticons are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long string composed of ":D" sequence...
How severe is CVE-2006-6252?
CVE-2006-6252 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Live Messenger.