CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1326

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Eudora 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when the 'Use Microsoft Viewer' option is enabled and the 'allow executables in HTML content' option is disabled. The attack involves sending an HTML email with a form activated by an image that the attacker spoofs as a link.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of arbitrary code execution, which may lead to data loss or compromise of user systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable the 'Use Microsoft Viewer' and 'allow executables in HTML content' options in Eudora 5.1 to minimize the risk of attack.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Eudora 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when the "Use Microsoft Viewer" option is enabled and the "allow executables in HTML content" option is disabled, via an HTML email with a form that is activated from an image that the attacker spoofs as a link, which causes the user to execute the form and access embedded attachments.

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