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CVE-2003-0007

5.0 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Outlook 2002 does not properly handle requests to encrypt email messages with V1 Exchange Server Security certificates, which causes Outlook to send the email in plaintext, aka "Flaw in h…

Published Feb 7, 2003microsoftEPSS 3.91%

Overview

CVE-2003-0007 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft outlook. It was published on February 7, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Outlook 2002 does not properly handle requests to encrypt email messages with V1 Exchange Server Security certificates, which causes Outlook to send the email in plaintext, aka "Flaw in how Outlook 2002 handles V1 Exchange Server Security Certificates could lead to Information Disclosure."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update outlook to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/6667Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-003Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11133Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/6667Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-003Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11133

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0007?

CVE-2003-0007 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft outlook. It was published on February 7, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-0007?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0007?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update outlook to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2003-0007?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2003-0007 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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