CVE-2007-2931: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 31 2007(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft MSN Messenger 6.2, 7.0, and 7.5, and Live Messenger 8.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving video conversation handling in Web Cam and video chat sessions.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft MSN Messenger | =7.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows Live Messenger | =8.0 | |
| Microsoft MSN Messenger | =6.2 | |
| Microsoft MSN Messenger | =7.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://www.team509.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=50
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25461
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26570
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-254A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/166521
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018622
- http://osvdb.org/40126
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2987
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36314
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2063
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-054
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2931?
CVE-2007-2931 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2931?
To mitigate CVE-2007-2931, users should update or uninstall vulnerable versions of Microsoft MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-2931?
CVE-2007-2931 affects Microsoft MSN Messenger versions 6.2, 7.0, 7.5 and Windows Live Messenger version 8.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2931?
CVE-2007-2931 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2007-2931 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-2931 can be exploited by remote attackers if the user engages in video conversation handling.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/weakness
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft msn messenger
- version/microsoft msn messenger/7.5
- canonical/microsoft windows live messenger
- version/microsoft windows live messenger/8.0
- version/microsoft msn messenger/6.2
- version/microsoft msn messenger/7.0