CVE-2006-1305: Medium severity Microsoft Outlook vulnerability
Microsoft Outlook 2000, 2002, and 2003 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion and interrupted mail recovery) via malformed e-mail header information, possibly related to (1) long subject lines or (2) large numbers of recipients in To or CC headers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1305?
CVE-2006-1305 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1305?
To fix CVE-2006-1305, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Outlook or apply patches released by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Outlook are affected by CVE-2006-1305?
CVE-2006-1305 affects Microsoft Outlook 2000, 2002, and 2003.
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2006-1305?
CVE-2006-1305 can be exploited via malformed email header information, such as long subject lines and excessive recipients.
What are the consequences of CVE-2006-1305 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-1305 can result in memory exhaustion and interruption of mail recovery.