CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1179

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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, triggering the overflow when the user views or previews the message.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the victim's system, posing a serious threat to data security and system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft Outlook Express to the latest version or consider switching to another, more secure email client.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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