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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-1999-1164

Microsoft Outlook client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending multiple email messages with the same X-UIDL headers, which causes Outlook to hang.

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Outlook client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending multiple email messages with the same X-UIDL headers, which causes Outlook to hang.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOutlook97
MicrosoftOutlook ExpressAll versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1164?

CVE-1999-1164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Outlook client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending multiple email messages with the same X-UIDL headers, which causes Outlook to hang.

How severe is CVE-1999-1164?

CVE-1999-1164 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1164?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express.