Unscored severity · published Jul 12, 2005
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…
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CVSS
13.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)13.4% · higher than 96% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
OE
Outlook Express · Microsoft
6.0; 6.0; 6.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-2226
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-2226
Patch
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/900930
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14225
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