CVE-2001-1088
First published: Tue Jun 05 2001(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook 8.5 and earlier, and Outlook Express 5 and earlier, with the "Automatically put people I reply to in my address book" option enabled, do not notify the user when the "Reply-To" address is different than the "From" address, which could allow an untrusted remote attacker to spoof legitimate addresses and intercept email from the client that is intended for another user.
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 | =4.5 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.27.3110 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.72.2106 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.72.3120.0 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =4.72.3612 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =5.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1088?
CVE-2001-1088 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1088?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1088, disable the "Automatically put people I reply to in my address book" option in Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1088?
CVE-2001-1088 affects Microsoft Outlook versions 97, 98, 2000 and Outlook Express versions through 5.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1088 enable?
CVE-2001-1088 allows an untrusted remote attacker to spoof legitimate email addresses.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2001-1088?
Yes, there have been known exploits that take advantage of the vulnerability in CVE-2001-1088.
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