CVE-2002-1255

Description

Microsoft Outlook 2002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (repeated failure) via an email message with a certain invalid header field that is accessed using POP3, IMAP, or WebDAV, aka "E-mail Header Processing Flaw Could Cause Outlook 2002 to Fail."

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 14.02% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10763	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-067	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6319	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1255?: CVE-2002-1255 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1255?: To fix CVE-2002-1255, 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-2002-1255 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1255 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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