Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express

CVE-2002-2164

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Microsoft Outlook Express versions 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 that enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service. By sending specially crafted long hyperlink tags (), an attacker can exploit this flaw to crash the application, resulting in service disruption. Users of affected versions should apply patches or updates to mitigate potential risks.

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