CVE-2000-0621
First published: Thu Jul 20 2000(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook 98 and 2000, and Outlook Express 4.0x and 5.0x, allow remote attackers to read files on the client's system via a malformed HTML message that stores files outside of the cache, aka the "Cache Bypass" vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook | =97 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =98 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.01 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =5.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0621?
CVE-2000-0621 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0621?
To fix CVE-2000-0621, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for Outlook and Outlook Express.
What versions are affected by CVE-2000-0621?
CVE-2000-0621 affects Microsoft Outlook 97, 98, 2000 and Outlook Express versions 4.0, 4.01, 5.0, and 5.0.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2000-0621?
The impact of CVE-2000-0621 allows remote attackers to read files from the client's system via malformed HTML messages.
Who is at risk from CVE-2000-0621?
Users of vulnerable versions of Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express are at risk from CVE-2000-0621.
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