CVE-2007-2931 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Microsoft MSN Messenger versions 6.2, 7.0, 7.5, and Live Messenger 8.0. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors during video conversation handling in Web Cam and video chat sessions. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, requiring medium attack complexity but leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:msn_messenger:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:msn_messenger:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:msn_messenger:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_live_messenger:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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