HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2002-0152

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...

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

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftEntourage2001
MicrosoftExcel2001
MicrosoftIe5.1
MicrosoftOffice2001
MicrosoftOutlook Express5.0
MicrosoftPowerpoint98

References

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.