CVE-2001-0999

Description

Outlook Express 6.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script by embedding SCRIPT tags in a message whose MIME content type is text/plain, contrary to the expected behavior that text/plain messages will not run script.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 12.73% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/214453	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3334	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/213754	mailing list vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7118	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0999?: CVE-2001-0999 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0999?: To fix CVE-2001-0999, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0999 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0999 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~13% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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