Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Windows Address Book (WAB) file containing "certain Unicode strings" and modified length values.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | 5.5 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-April/045003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19617PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/691
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015898
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/430645/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17459
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1321
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-007.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25535
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0014?
CVE-2006-0014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Windows Address Book (WAB) file containing "certain Unicode strings" and modified...
How severe is CVE-2006-0014?
CVE-2006-0014 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0014?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Outlook Express.