CVE-2006-3250: microsoft windows_live_messenger
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2006-3250 is a medium (CVSS 5.1) vulnerability in microsoft windows_live_messenger. EPSS estimates a 6.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 27-06-2006PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Live Messenger 8.0 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Contact List (.ctt) file, which triggers the overflow when it is imported by the user.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
6.85%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
94%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 6.85% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
3 foundExploit Reference (jaascois.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (securitytracker.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (securityfocus.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft1 product
1 vendor · 1 product