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MS05-022: Vulnerability in MSN Messenger Could Lead to Remote Code Execution (896597) - Version:2.0

Posted on 14 April 2009

Severity Rating: Critical - Revision Note: V2.0 (January 21, 2009): Bulletin updated. Replaced the download link for MSN Messenger 6.2 with the bulletin link to MS07-054. Users may either use the specific download link in MS07-054 to upgrade, or log on to MSN Messenger service to accept the required upgrade.Summary: This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. The vulnerability is documented in the “Vulnerability Details” section of this bulletin. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

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