CVE-2008-5181: Medium severity microsoft office communicator vulnerability
Published Nov 20, 2008
·Updated
Microsoft Communicator allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application or device outage) via instant messages containing large numbers of emoticons.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Office Communicator
Event History
Nov 20, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5181?
CVE-2008-5181 is considered a high-severity vulnerability as it can lead to denial of service through specially crafted instant messages.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-5181?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5181, users should apply any available security patches from Microsoft for Office Communicator.
3
What types of attacks does CVE-2008-5181 enable?
CVE-2008-5181 enables remote denial of service attacks through instant messages containing excessive emoticons.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-5181?
CVE-2008-5181 affects Microsoft Office Communicator across various versions.
5
Can CVE-2008-5181 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5181 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to send malicious instant messages to targeted devices.