CVE-2006-3250

Public Exploit

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Live Messenger 8.0 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Contact List (.ctt) file, which triggers the overflow when it is imported by the user.

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 19.86% Top 5%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.jaascois.com/exploits/18602016/	url repurposed exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438442/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://securitydot.net/xpl/exploits/vulnerabilities/articles/1108/exploit.html
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016373	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27417	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18639	vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3250?: CVE-2006-3250 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3250?: To fix CVE-2006-3250, 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-2006-3250 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-3250 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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