# CVE-2005-2304: Microsoft MSN Messenger 9.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an image with an ICC

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-07-19 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Microsoft MSN Messenger 9.0 and Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an image with an ICC Profile with a large Tag Count.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/405377
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14288

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