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openvasThis script is Copyright (C) 2003 Xue Yong ZhiOPENVAS:11429
HistoryMar 26, 2006 - 12:00 a.m.

Windows Messenger is installed

2006-03-2600:00:00
This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Xue Yong Zhi
plugins.openvas.org
7

0.008 Low

EPSS

Percentile

80.2%

This host is installed with Microsoft Windows Messenger and
is prone to multiple vulnerabilities.

#############################################################################
# OpenVAS Vulnerability Test
# $Id: winmessenger_installed.nasl 6053 2017-05-01 09:02:51Z teissa $
# Description: Windows Messenger is installed
#
# Authors:
# Xue Yong Zhi <[email protected]>
#
# Copyright:
# Copyright (C) 2003 Xue Yong Zhi
#
# Updated By: Antu Sanadi <[email protected]> on 2012-05-30
#  - Included the detect script.
#  - Checking for the versions affected.
#  - Modified the description.
#
#
# This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
# it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2,
# as published by the Free Software Foundation
#
# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
# GNU General Public License for more details.
#
# You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
# along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
# Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.
###################################################################################

tag_impact = "Successful exploitation could allow attackers to bypass certain
security restrictions,  execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser or
cause a denial of service.

Impact Level: Application";

tag_affected = "Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 1.x, 2.0.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.6.x
Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 4.0.x to 4.6.x";

tag_insight = "The flaws are due to
- Buffer overflow in Setup ActiveX control (setupbbs.ocx), allows
attacker to execute commands via the methods vAddNewsServer or
bIsNewsServerConfigured.
- An error in 'ActiveX' object allows attacker to disclosure
information.
- An error in the authentication mechanisms, allows remote attacker
to spoof messages.
- An error in 'Font' tag and in 'Invite' request allows remote attacker
to cause denial of service.";

tag_solution = "No solution or patch was made available for at least one year
since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore.
General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective
features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.";

tag_summary = "This host is installed with Microsoft Windows Messenger and
is prone to multiple vulnerabilities.";

if(description)
{
  script_id(11429);
  script_version("$Revision: 6053 $");
  script_bugtraq_id(4028, 4316, 4675, 4827, 668);
  script_cve_id("CVE-1999-1484", "CVE-2002-0228", "CVE-2002-0472");
  script_tag(name:"cvss_base", value:"7.5");
  script_tag(name:"cvss_base_vector", value:"AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_tag(name:"last_modification", value:"$Date: 2017-05-01 11:02:51 +0200 (Mon, 01 May 2017) $");
  script_tag(name:"creation_date", value:"2006-03-26 17:55:15 +0200 (Sun, 26 Mar 2006)");
  script_name("Windows Messenger is installed");
  script_xref(name : "URL" , value : "http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/8084");
  script_xref(name : "URL" , value : "http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/8582");
  script_xref(name : "URL" , value : "http://versions.wikia.com/wiki/MSN_Messenger");
  script_xref(name : "URL" , value : "http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/setupbbs.txt");

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_tag(name:"qod_type", value:"registry");
  script_copyright("This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Xue Yong Zhi");
  script_family("Windows");
  script_dependencies("secpod_windows_messenger_detect.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Microsoft/MSN/Messenger/Ver");
  script_tag(name : "impact" , value : tag_impact);
  script_tag(name : "affected" , value : tag_affected);
  script_tag(name : "insight" , value : tag_insight);
  script_tag(name : "solution" , value : tag_solution);
  script_tag(name : "summary" , value : tag_summary);
  exit(0);
}

include("version_func.inc");

## Variable Initialization
msnVer = "";

## Get the version from KB
msnVer = get_kb_item("Microsoft/MSN/Messenger/Ver");
if(!msnVer){
  exit(0);
}

if(version_in_range(version:msnVer, test_version:"1.0", test_version2:"2.0.0.085") ||
   version_in_range(version:msnVer, test_version:"2.2", test_version2:"3.0.0.286") ||
   version_in_range(version:msnVer, test_version:"3.6", test_version2:"3.6.0.039") ||
   version_in_range(version:msnVer, test_version:"4.0", test_version2:"4.6.0.083")){
  security_message(0);
}

0.008 Low

EPSS

Percentile

80.2%

Related for OPENVAS:11429