Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in various Microsoft applications for Macintosh allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code by invoking the file:// directive with a large number of / characters, which affects Internet Explorer 5.1, Outlook Express 5.0 through 5.0.2, Entourage v. X and 2001, PowerPoint v. X, 2001, and 98, and Excel v. X and 2001 for Macintosh.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Entourage | 2001 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2001 |
| Microsoft | Ie | 5.1 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2001 |
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | 5.0 |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint | 98 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101897994314015&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8850.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/5357
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4517
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-01
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101897994314015&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8850.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/5357
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4517
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0152?
CVE-2002-0152 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in various Microsoft applications for Macintosh allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code by invoking the file:// directive with a large nu...
How severe is CVE-2002-0152?
CVE-2002-0152 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0152?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Entourage, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook Express.