Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Windows Messenger - MS08-050ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:2644 | Date: (C)2011-10-31 (M)2022-10-10 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS08-050. The update is required to fix information disclosure vulnerability. A flaw is present in the Windows Messenger, which fails handle scripting of an ActiveX control . Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to change state, get contact information, and initiate audio and video chat sessions without the knowledge of the logged-on user.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows XP |
Product: |
Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.7 |
Microsoft Windows Messenger 5.1 |