Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express
CVE-2005-1213

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Outlook Express
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 June 2005

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the news reader for Microsoft Outlook Express, specifically within the MSOE.DLL component. The vulnerability arises when Outlook Express processes a LIST response from malicious NNTP servers with excessively long second fields. This may result in the execution of arbitrary code, compromising system integrity and security.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13951
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
vdb-entrysignaturex_refsource_OVAL

EPSS Score

83% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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