CVE-2011-1243
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CVE-2011-1243 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Messenger ActiveX control in msgsc.dll in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that "corrupt the system state," aka "Microsoft Windows Messenger ActiveX Control Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 29.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Windows Messenger ActiveX control in msgsc.dll in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that "corrupt the system state," aka "Microsoft Windows Messenger ActiveX Control Vulnerability."
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp3 |
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