CVE-2005-4817: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4817: Format string vulnerability in ui.c in Textbased MSN Client (TMSNC) before 0.2.5 allows attackers to cause...

Format string vulnerability in ui.c in Textbased MSN Client (TMSNC) before 0.2.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors that cause format strings to be injected into the wprintw function.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2005-4817 affects older Textbased MSN Client (TMSNC) releases before 0.2.5. A format string flaw could let attacker-controlled text crash the client and possibly run code. Business impact is limited to environments still using this legacy MSN client. Exposure is likely rare and concentrated on legacy systems, archived builds, or source-installed TMSNC clients below version 0.2.5. Organizations that never deployed TMSNC are not affected based on the supplied sources. Treat as a targeted legacy cleanup issue, not a broad emergency. Prioritize only if TMSNC is present on business systems, especially multi-user or internet-connected environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for TMSNC installations or source builds.; Remove TMSNC where it is no longer business-required.; Upgrade any required deployment to version 0.2.5 or later..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 29, 2006, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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tmsnc-uic-format-string(22242)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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