CVE-2000-0756: Medium severity Microsoft Outlook vulnerability
Published Sep 21, 2000
·Updated
Microsoft Outlook 2000 does not properly process long or malformed fields in vCard (.vcf) files, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Outlook=98
Microsoft Outlook=2000
Event History
Sep 21, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0756?
CVE-2000-0756 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0756?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0756, upgrade to a version of Microsoft Outlook that is not vulnerable.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0756?
CVE-2000-0756 specifically affects Microsoft Outlook 2000 and Outlook 98.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0756?
CVE-2000-0756 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2000-0756 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0756 can be exploited remotely through malicious vCard files.