CVE-2000-0082

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Jan 2, 2000
Updated: Nov 7, 2023

Summary

CVE-2000-0082 is a vulnerability affecting the WebTV email client. Maliciously crafted HTML emails can trick the client into sending emails without the user's knowledge or consent. This issue poses a significant security risk, as unintended emails could potentially contain sensitive information or carry out phishing attacks. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to email accounts, spread spam, or launch other forms of cyberattacks. Users are advised to exercise caution when opening emails from unknown sources and to update their email client software to patch this vulnerability.

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