CVE-2001-0999 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Feb 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script in Outlook Express by embedding SCRIPT tags in text/plain MIME messages, requiring user interaction to view the email.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0999?

CVE-2001-0999 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Outlook Express 6.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script by embedding SCRIPT tags in a message whose MIME content type is text/plain, contrary to the expected behavior that text/plain messages will not run script.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0999?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Outlook Express.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0999?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2001-0999 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0999 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rqf7-57fr-3qfm.