CVE-2000-0524
First published: Mon Jun 05 2000(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending email messages with blank fields such as BCC, Reply-To, Return-Path, or From.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook | =97 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =5.0 | |
| =4.0 | ||
| =5.0 | ||
| =97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0524?
CVE-2000-0524 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to disrupt email functionality.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0524?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0524, upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft Outlook or Exchange Server is recommended.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2000-0524?
CVE-2000-0524 affects Microsoft Outlook 97 and Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0 and 5.0.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2000-0524?
CVE-2000-0524 is caused by handling email messages with blank fields such as BCC, Reply-To, Return-Path, or From.
Who should be concerned about CVE-2000-0524?
Organizations using the affected versions of Microsoft Outlook or Exchange Server should be concerned about CVE-2000-0524 due to its potential for denial of service.
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