CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0538

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ActiveX control in Microsoft Outlook 2002 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious HTML email message or web page.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the victim's system, potentially leading to data loss or security breaches within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft Outlook to the latest version and to avoid opening suspicious email messages and links.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Outlook View ActiveX Control in Microsoft Outlook 2002 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious HTML e-mail message or web page.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS