CVE-2002-2101 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in Microsoft Outlook via crafted links, bypassing scripting restrictions.
- 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-2002-2101?
CVE-2002-2101 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook, published on 5 Aug 2005. 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
Microsoft Outlook 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, even when scripting is disabled, via an "about:" or "javascript:" URI in the href attribute of an "a" tag.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2101?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Outlook.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2101?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2101 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-2002-2101 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2101 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Outlook
Sources
Also known as GHSA-26r4-j8xv-5q4j.