CVE-2005-0562 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 Apr 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers in a contact list can execute arbitrary code via a malicious GIF image due to validation errors in MSN Messenger.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-0562?

CVE-2005-0562 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

GIF file validation error in MSN Messenger 6.2 allows remote attackers in a user's contact list to execute arbitrary code via a GIF image with an improper height and width.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0562?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Msn Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0562?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0562 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-0562 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0562 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g36m-99fm-w5hg.