CVE-2008-1448: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1448: The MHTML protocol handler in a component of Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 SP2 and 6 through SP1, and Windo...

The MHTML protocol handler in a component of Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 SP2 and 6 through SP1, and Windows Mail, does not assign the correct Internet Explorer Security Zone to UNC share pathnames, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read arbitrary files via an mhtml: URI in conjunction with a redirection, aka "URL Parsing Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Microsoft client-side information disclosure issue. A crafted mhtml: link with redirection could cause affected Outlook Express or Windows Mail components to treat a network file path as the wrong security zone, potentially letting a remote attacker read files the user could access. Exposure is mainly legacy Windows endpoints or images still using the affected Outlook Express or Windows Mail components. Modern supported Microsoft platforms are not identified as affected in the provided bundle, but inherited legacy systems should be checked. Prioritize this where legacy Microsoft desktop software remains in production or sensitive file access exists. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but arbitrary file read from client interaction can still create confidentiality risk. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance from MS08-048 on any affected legacy systems.; Retire or isolate systems running affected Outlook Express or Windows Mail versions.; Restrict use of unsupported legacy email and browser components..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 13, 2008, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS08-048CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5886CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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