How severe is CVE-2006-3250?

CVE-2006-3250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3250?

CVE-2006-3250 affects Microsoft Windows Live Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3250?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-3250 published?

CVE-2006-3250 was published on 2006-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3250

CVE-2006-3250 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Live Messenger
Published: 2006-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3250?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2006-3250?: CVE-2006-3250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3250?: CVE-2006-3250 affects Microsoft Windows Live Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3250?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3250 published?: CVE-2006-3250 was published on 2006-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_live_messenger:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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