CVE-1999-1033

Description

Microsoft Outlook Express before 4.72.3612.1700 allows a malicious user to send a message that contains a .., which can inadvertently cause Outlook to re-enter POP3 command mode and cause the POP3 session to hang.

Affected products

• microsoft / outlook_express4.72.3612.1700
• microsoft / outlook_express4.27.3110.1 – 4.27.3110.1
• microsoft / outlook_express4.72.3120.0 – 4.72.3120.0

Exploits & proofs of concept

• exploit-dbMicrosoft Outlook Express 4.27.3110/4.72.3120 - POP Denial of Serviceby Miquel van Smoorenburg

References

• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/252
• MAILING_LISThttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=92647407427342&w=2
• MAILING_LISThttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=92663402004275&w=2