CVE-2002-1056
Overview
CVE-2002-1056 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft outlook. It was published on May 16, 2002.
Technical Description
Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2002, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor, does not block scripts that are used while editing email messages in HTML or Rich Text Format (RTF), which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via an email that the user forwards or replies to.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update outlook to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-1056?
CVE-2002-1056 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft outlook. It was published on May 16, 2002.
How severe is CVE-2002-1056?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1056?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update outlook to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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