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CVE-2002-1179

UnknownEPSS 20.22%

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CVE-2002-1179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the S/MIME Parsing capability in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a digitally signed email with a long "From" address, which triggers the overflow when the user views or previews the message.. EPSS estimates a 20.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the S/MIME Parsing capability in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a digitally signed email with a long "From" address, which triggers the overflow when the user views or previews the message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
20.22%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOutlook Express5.5
MicrosoftOutlook Express6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1179?
Buffer overflow in the S/MIME Parsing capability in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a digitally signed email with a long "From" address, which triggers the overflow when the user views or previews the message.
How severe is CVE-2002-1179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1179?
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