CVE-2007-5144 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the GDI engine of Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, specifically affecting Windows MSN Live 8.1. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (application or system crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code. The attack involves placing a specially crafted file (e.g., .jpg, .gif) in a shared folder and initiating a synchronize operation through the online service. While the CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity) due to the user-assisted nature and partial impact, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_live_messenger:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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