What is the severity of CVE-2000-0653?

CVE-2000-0653 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability, as it allows remote attackers to monitor user emails.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0653?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0653, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Microsoft Outlook Express that is no longer susceptible to this flaw.

What versions of Outlook Express are affected by CVE-2000-0653?

CVE-2000-0653 affects Microsoft Outlook Express versions 4.0, 4.01, 5.0, and 5.0.1.

Can CVE-2000-0653 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-0653 can be exploited remotely by attackers to create persistent links to a user's Outlook Express window.

What impact does CVE-2000-0653 have on users?

CVE-2000-0653 allows attackers to monitor a user's email activity without their consent, compromising user privacy.

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CVE-2000-0653

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

20/7/2000

3/8/2000

8/8/2024

CVE-2000-0653

First published: Thu Jul 20 2000(Updated: )

Microsoft Outlook Express allows remote attackers to monitor a user's email by creating a persistent browser link to the Outlook Express windows, aka the "Persistent Mail-Browser Link" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Outlook Express	=5.0.1
Microsoft Outlook Express	=4.01
Microsoft Outlook Express	=5.0
Microsoft Outlook Express	=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0653?
CVE-2000-0653 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability, as it allows remote attackers to monitor user emails.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0653?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0653, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Microsoft Outlook Express that is no longer susceptible to this flaw.
What versions of Outlook Express are affected by CVE-2000-0653?
CVE-2000-0653 affects Microsoft Outlook Express versions 4.0, 4.01, 5.0, and 5.0.1.
Can CVE-2000-0653 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0653 can be exploited remotely by attackers to create persistent links to a user's Outlook Express window.
What impact does CVE-2000-0653 have on users?
CVE-2000-0653 allows attackers to monitor a user's email activity without their consent, compromising user privacy.

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