3.8
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-2202

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Outlook Express 6.0 does not delete messages from dbx files, even when a user empties the Deleted items folder, which allows local users to read other users email.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Outlook Express=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2202?

    CVE-2002-2202 is rated as medium severity due to the potential for local users to access another user's emails.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2202?

    To fix CVE-2002-2202, you should upgrade to a more secure email client that properly manages deleted items.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-2202?

    Local users on systems running Outlook Express 6.0 are affected by CVE-2002-2202.

  • What version of Outlook Express is vulnerable to CVE-2002-2202?

    Outlook Express version 6.0 is vulnerable to CVE-2002-2202.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2002-2202?

    The impact of CVE-2002-2202 allows local users to read the emails of other users due to undeleted messages in dbx files.

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