CVE-2006-0014

CVE-2006-0014 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Windows Address Book (WAB) file containing "certain Unicode strings" and modified length values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0014?
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Windows Address Book (WAB) file containing "certain Unicode strings" and modified length values.
How severe is CVE-2006-0014?
CVE-2006-0014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0014 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0014?
CVE-2006-0014 primarily affects Microsoft Outlook Express. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0014?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0014 published?
CVE-2006-0014 was published on 2006-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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