CVE-2005-0738
First published: Sun Mar 13 2005(Updated: )
Stack consumption vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP1 allows users to cause a denial of service (hang) by deleting or moving a folder with deeply nested subfolders, which causes Microsoft Exchange Information Store service (Store.exe) to hang as a result of a large number of recursive calls.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2003 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0738?
CVE-2005-0738 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0738?
To fix CVE-2005-0738, apply the latest patches or updates provided by Microsoft for Exchange Server 2003 SP1.
What causes CVE-2005-0738?
CVE-2005-0738 is caused by stack consumption when deleting or moving folders containing deeply nested subfolders in Microsoft Exchange Server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0738?
CVE-2005-0738 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP1 and also the base version of Exchange Server 2003.
What effect does CVE-2005-0738 have on the system?
CVE-2005-0738 can cause the Microsoft Exchange Information Store service (Store.exe) to hang, leading to a denial of service.
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