CVE-2004-2694
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, load content from arbitrary sources into the Outlook context, and facilitate phishing attacks via a "BASE HREF" with the target set to "_top".
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2694?
CVE-2004-2694 is considered a vulnerability that can lead to phishing attacks and unauthorized content loading.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2694?
To fix CVE-2004-2694, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Microsoft Outlook Express or apply any available security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-2694?
CVE-2004-2694 affects Microsoft Outlook Express version 6.0.
Can CVE-2004-2694 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2004-2694 can potentially facilitate phishing attacks, which may lead to data theft.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2004-2694?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2004-2694 by using a malicious "BASE HREF" tag to load content from arbitrary sources.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft outlook express
- version/microsoft outlook express/6.0