What is the vulnerability CVE-1999-1033?

CVE-1999-1033 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express that allows a malicious user to send a message causing Outlook to hang during a POP3 session.

What versions of Microsoft Outlook Express are affected by CVE-1999-1033?

CVE-1999-1033 affects Microsoft Outlook Express versions up to and including 4.72.3612.1700.

What should I do if I am using a vulnerable version related to CVE-1999-1033?

If you are using a vulnerable version of Outlook Express, it is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not susceptible to CVE-1999-1033.

Can CVE-1999-1033 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-1033 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted message.

What is the impact of CVE-1999-1033 on my system?

The impact of CVE-1999-1033 is that it can cause your Outlook Express client to hang, disrupting your email service.

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CVE-1999-1033

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/5/1999

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1033

First published: Tue May 11 1999(Updated: )

Microsoft Outlook Express before 4.72.3612.1700 allows a malicious user to send a message that contains a .., which can inadvertently cause Outlook to re-enter POP3 command mode and cause the POP3 session to hang.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Outlook Express	=4.72.3120.0
Microsoft Outlook Express	<=4.72.3612.1700
Microsoft Outlook Express	=4.27.3110.1
	<=4.72.3612.1700
	=4.27.3110.1
	=4.72.3120.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability CVE-1999-1033?
CVE-1999-1033 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express that allows a malicious user to send a message causing Outlook to hang during a POP3 session.
What versions of Microsoft Outlook Express are affected by CVE-1999-1033?
CVE-1999-1033 affects Microsoft Outlook Express versions up to and including 4.72.3612.1700.
What should I do if I am using a vulnerable version related to CVE-1999-1033?
If you are using a vulnerable version of Outlook Express, it is recommended to upgrade to a version that is not susceptible to CVE-1999-1033.
Can CVE-1999-1033 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-1033 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted message.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-1033 on my system?
The impact of CVE-1999-1033 is that it can cause your Outlook Express client to hang, disrupting your email service.

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