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CVE-2004-0526

First published: Tue Jun 08 2004(Updated: )

Unknown versions of Internet Explorer and Outlook allow remote attackers to spoof a legitimate URL in the status bar via A HREF tags with modified "alt" values that point to the legitimate site, combined with an image map whose href points to the malicious site, which facilitates a "phishing" attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Outlook=2000-sr1
Microsoft Outlook Express=5.0.1
Microsoft Outlook=2000
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Outlook Express=5.0
Microsoft Outlook Express=4.72.3612
Microsoft Outlook=2000-sp3
Microsoft Outlook=2003
Microsoft Outlook Express=4.72.3120.0
Microsoft Outlook=2002-sp2
Microsoft Outlook=2002-sp3
Microsoft Outlook Express=4.27.3110
Microsoft Outlook Express=4.72.2106
Microsoft Outlook Express=4.0
Microsoft Outlook Express=6.0
Microsoft Outlook=98
Microsoft Outlook Express=5.5
Microsoft Outlook=2002-sp1
Microsoft Outlook Express=4.01-sp2
Microsoft Outlook=2000-sp2
Microsoft Outlook=2002
Microsoft Outlook=97
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0
Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0526?

    CVE-2004-0526 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows for phishing attacks via URL spoofing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0526?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-0526, users should update to the latest versions of Internet Explorer or Outlook that address this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2004-0526?

    CVE-2004-0526 enables attackers to conduct phishing attacks by spoofing legitimate URLs in the status bar.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0526?

    CVE-2004-0526 affects several versions of Internet Explorer and Microsoft Outlook, including versions 5.0 through 6.0.

  • Is CVE-2004-0526 still a concern today?

    While CVE-2004-0526 targets older software versions, it serves as an example of the importance of using up-to-date software for security.

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