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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
microsoft
commercial·US
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Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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View exploit detailsReferences
http://mime.recurity.com/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Main/AttackIntro
mime.recurity.com
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4721
securityreason.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499038/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
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