CVE-2005-0562

Description

GIF file validation error in MSN Messenger 6.2 allows remote attackers in a user's contact list to execute arbitrary code via a GIF image with an improper height and width.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 28.33% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19950	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/633446	patch third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/14915/	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-022	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4927	signature vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-102A.html	patch third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0562?: CVE-2005-0562 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0562?: To fix CVE-2005-0562, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0562 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-0562 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~28% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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