Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express
CVE-2002-2164

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Outlook Express
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2002

What is CVE-2002-2164?

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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References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/291058
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5682
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10067.php
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

EPSS Score

35% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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