First published: Fri May 12 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Outlook Express 4.x allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a mail or news message that has a .jpg or .bmp attachment with a long file name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Outlook | =98 | |
Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.0 | |
Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.01 | |
Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.27.3110.1 | |
Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.72.2106.4 | |
Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.72.3120.0 | |
Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.72.3612.1700 | |
=98 | ||
=4.0 | ||
=4.01 | ||
=4.27.3110.1 | ||
=4.72.2106.4 | ||
=4.72.3120.0 | ||
=4.72.3612.1700 |
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CVE-2000-0415 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To mitigate CVE-2000-0415, users are advised to upgrade to a patched version of Outlook or Outlook Express that is not vulnerable.
CVE-2000-0415 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by specific email messages containing long file names in .jpg or .bmp attachments.
CVE-2000-0415 affects various versions of Microsoft Outlook 98 and Outlook Express 4.x.
Yes, CVE-2000-0415 can be exploited remotely through malicious email or news messages.