CVE-2002-0481

Name: CVE-2002-0481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0481 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An interaction between Windows Media Player (WMP) and Outlook 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass Outlook security settings and execute Javascript via an IFRAME in an HTML email message that references .WMS (Windows Media Skin) or other WMP media files, whose onload handlers execute the player.LaunchURL() Javascript function.. EPSS estimates a 10.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An interaction between Windows Media Player (WMP) and Outlook 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass Outlook security settings and execute Javascript via an IFRAME in an HTML email message that references .WMS (Windows Media Skin) or other WMP media files, whose onload handlers execute the player.LaunchURL() Javascript function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.06%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Outlook	2002

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/263429Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8604.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4340Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/263429Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8604.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4340Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0481?

How severe is CVE-2002-0481?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0481 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0481?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST