CVE-2002-1179

N/A Unknown
Published: October 28, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
49.5%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft