What is the severity of CVE-2004-0503?

CVE-2004-0503 is considered high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

How does CVE-2004-0503 affect Microsoft Outlook 2003?

CVE-2004-0503 allows remote attackers to bypass security settings and execute scripts through RTF messages.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-0503?

Microsoft released patches to address the vulnerability in CVE-2004-0503 that should be applied immediately.

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2004-0503?

Exploitation of CVE-2004-0503 may lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected systems.

How can I protect my system from CVE-2004-0503?

To protect against CVE-2004-0503, ensure that Microsoft Outlook 2003 is updated with the latest security patches.

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CVE-2004-0503

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

3/6/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0503

First published: Thu Jun 03 2004(Updated: )

Microsoft Outlook 2003 allows remote attackers to bypass the default zone restrictions and execute script within media files via a Rich Text Format (RTF) message containing an OLE object for the Windows Media Player, which bypasses Media Player's setting to disallow scripting and may lead to unprompted installation of an executable when exploited in conjunction with predictable-file-location exposures such as CVE-2004-0502.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Outlook	=2003

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10369

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0503?
CVE-2004-0503 is considered high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How does CVE-2004-0503 affect Microsoft Outlook 2003?
CVE-2004-0503 allows remote attackers to bypass security settings and execute scripts through RTF messages.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-0503?
Microsoft released patches to address the vulnerability in CVE-2004-0503 that should be applied immediately.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2004-0503?
Exploitation of CVE-2004-0503 may lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected systems.
How can I protect my system from CVE-2004-0503?
To protect against CVE-2004-0503, ensure that Microsoft Outlook 2003 is updated with the latest security patches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0503?
CVE-2004-0503 is considered high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How does CVE-2004-0503 affect Microsoft Outlook 2003?
CVE-2004-0503 allows remote attackers to bypass security settings and execute scripts through RTF messages.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-0503?
Microsoft released patches to address the vulnerability in CVE-2004-0503 that should be applied immediately.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2004-0503?
Exploitation of CVE-2004-0503 may lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected systems.
How can I protect my system from CVE-2004-0503?
To protect against CVE-2004-0503, ensure that Microsoft Outlook 2003 is updated with the latest security patches.