VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2005-2226

Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 leaks the default news server account when a user responds to a "watched" conversation thread, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

MEDIUM 5.0EPSS 13.4%

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EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 13.4%, higher than 96% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.

Description

Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 leaks the default news server account when a user responds to a "watched" conversation thread, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

CVSS 2.0: 5.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 13.39% probability · 96th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Affected: microsoft/outlook express
Source: cve@mitre.org

References

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/900930Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14225Patch
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/900930Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14225Patch

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.