CVE-2006-3250 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Live Messenger allows arbitrary code execution via a crafted Contact List file imported by the user.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-3250?
CVE-2006-3250 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jun 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Live Messenger 8.0 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Contact List (.ctt) file, which triggers the overflow when it is imported by the user.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3250?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Live Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3250?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3250 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-2006-3250 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3250 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmqj-g5h9-gf39.