CVE-2002-1179
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | 5.5 |
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | 6.0 |
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10338.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10338.phpVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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