Outlook Express and Windows Live Mail are prone to an overflow condition. The application fails to properly sanitize server-supplied input resulting in an integer overflow. With a specially crafted STAT response, a remote attacker can potentially cause arbitrary code execution.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Vendor Verified,
Coordinated Disclosure
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
