Description
Microsoft Outlook Express before 4.72.3612.1700 allows a malicious user to send a message that contains a .., which can inadvertently cause Outlook to re-enter POP3 command mode and cause the POP3 session to hang.
Products
- Microsoft Outlook Express
- Microsoft outlook_express
- Microsoft outlook_express 4.01
- Microsoft outlook_express 4.01 sp2
- Microsoft outlook_express 4.0
- Microsoft Outlook Express 4.27.3110.1
- Microsoft outlook_express 4.5
- Microsoft outlook_express 4.72.2106.4
- Microsoft outlook_express 4.72.3120
- Microsoft outlook_express 4.72.3612.1700
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1033, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1033 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References