CVE-2000-0653 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can monitor user emails by creating persistent browser links to Outlook Express windows, requiring user interaction to view the content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0653?
CVE-2000-0653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Outlook Express allows remote attackers to monitor a user's email by creating a persistent browser link to the Outlook Express windows, aka the "Persistent Mail-Browser Link" vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0653?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Outlook Express.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0653?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0653 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0653 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0653 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5jwc-8539-rgx6.