CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2101

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Microsoft Outlook 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, even when scripting is disabled, via an 'about:' or 'javascript:' URI in the href attribute of an 'a' tag.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on user systems, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft Outlook to the latest version and to monitor and restrict the use of unsafe URIs in email messages.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Outlook 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, even when scripting is disabled, via an "about:" or "javascript:" URI in the href attribute of an "a" tag.

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