Microsoft Messenger Information Disclosure Vulnerability

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-0082,MS08-050
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  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.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002698
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002698 - Microsoft Messenger Information Disclosure Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • microsoft windows_messenger 4.7
  • microsoft windows_messenger 5.1