CVE-2000-0567: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 18, 2000

Updated

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long Date field in an email header, aka the "Malformed E-mail Header" vulnerability.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Microsoft Outlook=2000

Microsoft Outlook Express=4.01

Microsoft Outlook Express=5.0

Microsoft Outlook Express=4.0

Microsoft Outlook=98

Microsoft Outlook=97

Event History

Jul 18, 2000

CVE Published

04:00 AM

Oct 13, 2000

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0567?

CVE-2000-0567 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0567?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0567, users should update Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express to the latest versions available at the time.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2000-0567?

CVE-2000-0567 affects Microsoft Outlook 97, 98, 2000 and Outlook Express versions 4.0, 4.01, and 5.0.

Can CVE-2000-0567 be exploited through phishing emails?

Yes, CVE-2000-0567 can be exploited through specially crafted phishing emails that contain a long Date field in the header.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2000-0567?

The potential impacts of CVE-2000-0567 include unauthorized execution of arbitrary commands and potential compromise of the user's system.