CVE-2000-0036

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Dec 22, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0036, also known as the "HTML Mail Attachment" vulnerability, affects Outlook Express 5 for Macintosh. This issue enables the software to download email attachments without user consent when opening HTML emails. Malicious actors could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted emails with malicious attachments, potentially leading to the installation of unwanted software or the exposure of sensitive information. Users are advised to exercise caution when opening HTML emails and keep their software up-to-date to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Outlook Express

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft