CVE-2005-2226

MediumCVSS 5.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jul 12, 2005
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2005-2226: Medium severity, CVSS 5.0 | Vulnix