Microsoft MSN Messenger Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:9828

Info

Microsoft MSN Messenger Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 9828
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2004-0122
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 09 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 03:06AM
Credit: Discovery is credited to qFox and Mephisto.
Vulnerable: Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 6.1
Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 6.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft MSN Messenger Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Microsoft MSN Messenger is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability. When a malformed file transfer request is initiated by a remote user, they may be able to view the contents of files on the remote system.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft MSN Messenger Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Microsoft MSN Messenger Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
An updated version of MSN Messenger is available for download at:

http://messenger.msn.com/

References

Microsoft MSN Messenger Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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