CVE-2003-1378: High severity Microsoft Outlook vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Outlook=2000
Microsoft Outlook=2000-sp2
Microsoft Outlook=2000-sr1
Microsoft Outlook Express=6.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 19, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1378?

CVE-2003-1378 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1378?

To fix CVE-2003-1378, users should update Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2003-1378?

CVE-2003-1378 affects users of Microsoft Outlook 2000, Outlook 2000 with Service Pack 2, and Outlook Express 6.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2003-1378 enable?

CVE-2003-1378 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on the victim's system through a malicious HTML email.

5

Is CVE-2003-1378 exploitable without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2003-1378 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted HTML email to the target user, leading to execution without direct user action.

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