CVE-2008-5828

Name: CVE-2008-5828
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-02T19:30:01.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5828 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Live Messenger Client 8.5.1 and earlier, when MSN Protocol Version 15 (MSNP15) is used over a NAT session, allows remote attackers to discover intranet IP addresses and port numbers by reading the (1) IPv4InternalAddrsAndPorts, (2) IPv4Internal-Addrs, and (3) IPv4Internal-Port header fields.. EPSS estimates a 14.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Live Messenger Client 8.5.1 and earlier, when MSN Protocol Version 15 (MSNP15) is used over a NAT session, allows remote attackers to discover intranet IP addresses and port numbers by reading the (1) IPv4InternalAddrsAndPorts, (2) IPv4Internal-Addrs, and (3) IPv4Internal-Port header fields.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.30%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Live Messenger	<= 8.5.1
Microsoft	Windows Live Messenger	8.0
Microsoft	Windows Live Messenger	8.1
Microsoft	Windows Live Messenger	8.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5828?

How severe is CVE-2008-5828?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5828 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5828?

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Source: NVD / NIST