MS07-054 - Important: Vulnerability in MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942099)

Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This important security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution when a user accepts a webcam or video chat invitation from an attacker. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of the affected system. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights

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This post was written by Microsoft Security Bulletins on September 11, 2007