Vulnerability Description
msnmsgr.exe in Windows Live Messenger (WLM) 2009 build 14.0.8064.206, and other 14.0.8064.x builds, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a modified header in a packet, as possibly demonstrated by a UTF-8.0 value of the charset field in the Content-Type header line. NOTE: this has been reported as a format string vulnerability by some sources, but the provenance of that information is unknown.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Live Messenger | 2009 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33985Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501043/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33825
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0466Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48810
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33985Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501043/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33825
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0466Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48810
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0647?
CVE-2009-0647 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). msnmsgr.exe in Windows Live Messenger (WLM) 2009 build 14.0.8064.206, and other 14.0.8064.x builds, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a modified header in a ...
How severe is CVE-2009-0647?
CVE-2009-0647 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-2009-0647?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Live Messenger.