CVE-2002-1179 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by sending a maliciously crafted digitally signed email with a long From address to Outlook Express users.
- 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-2002-1179?
CVE-2002-1179 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. 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
Buffer overflow in the S/MIME Parsing capability in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a digitally signed email with a long "From" address, which triggers the overflow when the user views or previews the message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Outlook Express.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-1179 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1179 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42fg-866w-8hxj.