Vulnerability Description
The MimeOleClearDirtyTree function in InetComm.dll in Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.5512 does not properly handle (1) multipart/mixed e-mail messages with many MIME parts and possibly (2) e-mail messages with many "Content-type: message/rfc822;" headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a large e-mail message, a related issue to CVE-2006-1173.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | 6.00.2900.5512 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://mime.recurity.com/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Main/AttackIntroExploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4721
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499038/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499045/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32702
- http://mime.recurity.com/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Main/AttackIntroExploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4721
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499038/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499045/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32702
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5424?
CVE-2008-5424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The MimeOleClearDirtyTree function in InetComm.dll in Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.5512 does not properly handle (1) multipart/mixed e-mail messages with many MIME parts and possibly (2) e-mail...
How severe is CVE-2008-5424?
CVE-2008-5424 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5424?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Outlook Express.