CVE-2002-1056

Description

Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2002, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor, does not block scripts that are used while editing email messages in HTML or Rich Text Format (RTF), which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an email that the user forwards or replies to.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.38% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A429	signature vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4397	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-021	vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101760380418890&w=2	mailing list
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/265621	mailing list
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A205	signature vdb entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8708.php	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1056?: CVE-2002-1056 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1056?: To fix CVE-2002-1056, 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-2002-1056 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1056 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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