Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0/5.0.1/5.0.2 on Mac Long Line memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0/5.0.1/5.0.2 on Mac. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Long Line Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2001-0945. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0/5.0.1/5.0.2 on Mac (Mail Client Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Long Line Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Outlook Express 5.0 through 5.02 for Macintosh allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an e-mail message that contains a long line.

The weakness was shared 12/03/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0945. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 5.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7648), SecurityFocus (BID 3611†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2732†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Outlook Express 5.0.3

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05/16/2019 +1771 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0945 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0945
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17649
X-Force: 7648
SecurityFocus: 3611 - Microsoft Outlook Express for Macintosh Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 2732 - Buffer Overflow in Outlook Express 5.0 - 5.02 for Macintosh, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2014 16:53
Updated: 05/16/2019 12:56
Changes: 07/10/2014 16:53 (41), 05/16/2019 12:56 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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