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MS02-022: Unchecked Buffer in MSN Chat Control Can Lead to Code Execution

Thanks Andrew, Jimmy Daniels & lawtai.

Who is Affected: All customers using the Microsoft® MSN Chat control, which is available for direct download and ships with MSN Messenger and Exchange Instant Messenger.

Impact of vulnerability: Run Code of Attacker's Choice

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Affected Software:

  • Microsoft MSN Chat Control

  • Microsoft MSN Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, which includes the MSN Chat control

  • Microsoft Exchange Instant Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, which includes the MSN Chat control

News source: Warp2Search

View: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-022

Download: Unchecked Buffer in MSN Chat Control Patch

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