Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 27, 2006· Updated Apr 16, 2026
CVE-2006-3250
CVE-2006-3250
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.
Affected products
1- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_live_messenger:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
6- securitytracker.com/idnvdExploit
- www.jaascois.com/exploits/18602016/nvdExploitURL Repurposed
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/18639nvdExploit
- securitydot.net/xpl/exploits/vulnerabilities/articles/1108/exploit.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438442/100/0/threadednvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27417nvd
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