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