CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0380

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The MHTML protocol handler in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 SP2 through Outlook Express 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions and execute arbitrary code. This is demonstrated using a script in a compiled help (CHM) file that references InfoTech Storage (ITS) protocol handlers.

Risk Assessment

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

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft Outlook Express to the latest version and implement appropriate security measures to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The MHTML protocol handler in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 SP2 through Outlook Express 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions and execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated on Internet Explorer using script in a compiled help (CHM) file that references the InfoTech Storage (ITS) protocol handlers such as (1) ms-its, (2) ms-itss, (3) its, or (4) mk:@MSITStore, aka the "MHTML URL Processing Vulnerability."

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