CVE-2008-0082 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can control Windows Messenger, access contacts, and initiate calls without user notification due to an unsafe ActiveX control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0082?
CVE-2008-0082 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Aug 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0082?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0082?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0082 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-0082 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0082 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9w65-px9w-6j3c.