CVE-2004-0122: Medium severity Microsoft MSN Messenger vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2004
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Updated

Microsoft MSN Messenger 6.0 and 6.1 does not properly handle certain requests, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft MSN Messenger=6.0
Microsoft MSN Messenger=6.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9828

Event History

Apr 15, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0122?

CVE-2004-0122 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to read arbitrary files from affected systems.

2

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2004-0122?

CVE-2004-0122 affects Microsoft MSN Messenger versions 6.0 and 6.1.

3

How do I fix CVE-2004-0122?

To mitigate CVE-2004-0122, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Microsoft MSN Messenger or use alternative messaging solutions.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-0122?

The potential impacts of CVE-2004-0122 include unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information and possible system exploitation.

5

Is CVE-2004-0122 still a relevant threat today?

While CVE-2004-0122 is an older vulnerability, systems running unsupported versions of MSN Messenger may still be at risk if not properly updated.

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