8.8CVSSHIGH
Description
Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 and Outlook 2000, with the security zone set to Internet Zone, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via an HTML email with the CODEBASE parameter set to the program, a vulnerability similar to CAN-2002-0077.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
2 exploit sources identified
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View exploit detailsReferences
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/312910
securityfocus.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11411
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6923
securityfocus.com
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Timeline
Published
Oct 19, 2007
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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