MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2008-5181

Microsoft Communicator allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application or device outage) via instant messages containing large numbers of emoticons.

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Communicator allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application or device outage) via instant messages containing large numbers of emoticons.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOffice CommunicatorAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-5181?

CVE-2008-5181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Communicator allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application or device outage) via instant messages containing large numbers of emoticons.

How severe is CVE-2008-5181?

CVE-2008-5181 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5181?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office Communicator.