Email Client Exposure in Outlook Express 6.0 by Microsoft
CVE-2002-2202

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Outlook Express
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2002

Summary

Outlook Express 6.0 contains a vulnerability where emails are not fully deleted from dbx files, even after a user clears the Deleted Items folder. This flaw permits local users to access and read other users' email messages, potentially compromising sensitive information. Proper file management and disposal of email data are essential to ensure user privacy and security.

References

http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0...
mailing-listx_refsource_NTBUGTRAQ
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10500.php
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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