What is the severity of CVE-2001-0538?

CVE-2001-0538 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0538?

To mitigate CVE-2001-0538, users should upgrade to a more recent version of Microsoft Outlook that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2001-0538?

CVE-2001-0538 affects Microsoft Outlook versions up to and including 2002.

Can CVE-2001-0538 be exploited through email?

Yes, CVE-2001-0538 can be exploited via malicious HTML in email messages.

Is CVE-2001-0538 still a threat today?

While CVE-2001-0538 has been addressed in later Outlook versions, users of outdated software remain at risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0538

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

14/8/2001

9/3/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0538

First published: Tue Aug 14 2001(Updated: )

Microsoft Outlook View ActiveX Control in Microsoft Outlook 2002 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious HTML e-mail message or web page.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Outlook	<=2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0538?
CVE-2001-0538 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0538?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0538, users should upgrade to a more recent version of Microsoft Outlook that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0538?
CVE-2001-0538 affects Microsoft Outlook versions up to and including 2002.
Can CVE-2001-0538 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-2001-0538 can be exploited via malicious HTML in email messages.
Is CVE-2001-0538 still a threat today?
While CVE-2001-0538 has been addressed in later Outlook versions, users of outdated software remain at risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0538?
CVE-2001-0538 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0538?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0538, users should upgrade to a more recent version of Microsoft Outlook that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0538?
CVE-2001-0538 affects Microsoft Outlook versions up to and including 2002.
Can CVE-2001-0538 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-2001-0538 can be exploited via malicious HTML in email messages.
Is CVE-2001-0538 still a threat today?
While CVE-2001-0538 has been addressed in later Outlook versions, users of outdated software remain at risk.