HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2000-0621

Microsoft Outlook 98 and 2000, and Outlook Express 4.0x and 5.0x, allow remote attackers to read files on the client's system via a malformed HTML message that stores files outside of the cache, aka t...

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Outlook 98 and 2000, and Outlook Express 4.0x and 5.0x, allow remote attackers to read files on the client's system via a malformed HTML message that stores files outside of the cache, aka the "Cache Bypass" vulnerability.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOutlook97
MicrosoftOutlook Express4.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0621?

CVE-2000-0621 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Outlook 98 and 2000, and Outlook Express 4.0x and 5.0x, allow remote attackers to read files on the client's system via a malformed HTML message that stores files outside of the cache, aka t...

How severe is CVE-2000-0621?

CVE-2000-0621 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0621?

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