CVE-2008-0082: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-0082: An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-script...

An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 07:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-0082 is a legacy Windows Messenger issue where a browser-scriptable ActiveX control could let a remote attacker manipulate Messenger. Reported impacts include changing presence state, reading contact information, and starting audio or video connections without notification. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems that still include Windows Messenger 4.7 or 5.1 and allow ActiveX scripting. Modern environments are less likely affected unless they retain old images, compatibility desktops, or unmanaged legacy hosts. Treat as a legacy cleanup and exposure-reduction item. Escalate if Windows Messenger remains on systems that browse untrusted sites or handle sensitive communications, but the bundle does not justify emergency active-exploitation response. Mitigation focus: Review and follow Microsoft MS08-050 guidance for affected systems.; Remove or disable legacy Windows Messenger where business use is absent.; Restrict ActiveX execution in browser zones where legacy systems remain..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 13, 2008, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5995CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS08-050CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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