CVE-1999-1164
First published: Fri Jun 25 1999(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending multiple email messages with the same X-UIDL headers, which causes Outlook to hang.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook Express | ||
| Microsoft Outlook | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =98 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =97 | |
| =97 | ||
| =98 | ||
| =2000 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1164?
CVE-1999-1164 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-1999-1164 affect Microsoft Outlook clients?
CVE-1999-1164 allows remote attackers to hang Microsoft Outlook clients by sending multiple email messages with the same X-UIDL headers.
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-1999-1164?
CVE-1999-1164 affects Microsoft Outlook 97, 98, and 2000, as well as Microsoft Outlook Express.
How can I mitigate the impact of CVE-1999-1164?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1164, consider limiting the number of email messages accepted from remote senders.
Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-1164?
There is no specific patch for CVE-1999-1164; it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Microsoft Outlook.
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