CVE-2002-1255
First published: Wed Dec 18 2002(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook 2002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (repeated failure) via an email message with a certain invalid header field that is accessed using POP3, IMAP, or WebDAV, aka "E-mail Header Processing Flaw Could Cause Outlook 2002 to Fail."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook | =2002 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2002-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =2002-sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1255?
CVE-2002-1255 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1255?
CVE-2002-1255 affects Microsoft Outlook 2002, including its SP1 and SP2 versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1255?
To fix CVE-2002-1255, users should apply the security patches released by Microsoft.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-1255 exploit?
CVE-2002-1255 can be exploited by sending an email with an invalid header field that causes Outlook 2002 to crash.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1255?
A common workaround for CVE-2002-1255 is to avoid opening email messages from untrusted sources.
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