CVE-2000-0415

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 12, 2000
Updated: Sep 5, 2008

Summary

CVE-2000-0415 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Outlook Express 4.x. Attackers can exploit this issue by sending a maliciously crafted email or news message with a .jpg or .bmp attachment having an excessively long file name. Upon opening the message, the software fails to handle the extended length, leading to a denial of service condition. Users are advised to update their software or apply patches to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Outlook Express
  • Microsoft Office Outlook

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft