CVE-2005-2304: Medium severity microsoft msn messenger vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2005
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Updated

Microsoft MSN Messenger 9.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an image with an ICC Profile with a large Tag Count.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Live Messenger=9.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Jul 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2304?

CVE-2005-2304 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service by crashing vulnerable applications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2304?

To fix CVE-2005-2304, users should update Microsoft MSN Messenger and Internet Explorer to the latest versions provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2005-2304?

CVE-2005-2304 affects Microsoft Windows Live Messenger version 9.0 and Internet Explorer version 6.0.

4

Is CVE-2005-2304 an exploitable vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2005-2304 is exploitable, allowing attackers to remotely crash the application using a specially crafted image.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2005-2304 involve?

CVE-2005-2304 involves a denial of service attack caused by an image with a malformed ICC Profile.

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