CVE-2002-1179

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 48.08% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-058	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5944	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103429681123297&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103429637822920&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103435413105661&w=2	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10338.php	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1179?: CVE-2002-1179 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1179?: To fix CVE-2002-1179, 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-2002-1179 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1179 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~48% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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