CVE-2010-0816: Integer Overflow

Published May 12, 2010
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Updated

Integer overflow in inetcomm.dll in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 SP2, 6, and 6 SP1; Windows Live Mail on Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7; and Windows Mail on Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 allows remote e-mail servers and man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) POP3 or (2) IMAP response, as demonstrated by a certain +OK response on TCP port 110, aka "Outlook Express and Windows Mail Integer Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Software

66 affected components
Microsoft Outlook Express=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Outlook Express=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Outlook Express=6.0
Microsoft Windows Live Mail
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Mail
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=gold
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Outlook Express=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Outlook Express=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Outlook Express=6.0
Microsoft Windows Live Mail
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Outlook Express=6.0
Microsoft Windows Live Mail
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Outlook Express=6.0
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Live Mail
Microsoft Windows Mail
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=gold
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows Live Mail
Microsoft Windows Mail
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2

Event History

May 12, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
11:46 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0816?

CVE-2010-0816 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0816?

To fix CVE-2010-0816, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected software.

3

Which Microsoft software is impacted by CVE-2010-0816?

CVE-2010-0816 affects Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5, 6, Windows Live Mail, and Windows Mail on various Windows operating systems.

4

Can CVE-2010-0816 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0816 can be exploited remotely if users open a specially crafted email.

5

What are the risks associated with CVE-2010-0816?

Exploitation of CVE-2010-0816 can lead to arbitrary code execution, compromising the security of the affected systems.

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