Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Communicator

CVE-2008-5181

Summary

Microsoft Communicator is susceptible to a Denial of Service vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disrupt service. By sending instant messages filled with a significant quantity of emoticons, an attacker can cause the application or device to become unresponsive, leading to outages for users. This vulnerability highlights the importance of safeguarding communication platforms against excessive input that can overwhelm the system.

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