Vulnerability Description
Outlook Express 5.5 and 6.0 on Windows treats a carriage return ("CR") in a message header as if it were a valid carriage return/line feed combination (CR/LF), which could allow remote attackers to bypass virus protection and or other filtering mechanisms via a mail message with headers that only contain the CR, which causes Outlook to create separate headers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | 5.5 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101362077701164&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8198.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4092
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101362077701164&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8198.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4092
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0285?
CVE-2002-0285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Outlook Express 5.5 and 6.0 on Windows treats a carriage return ("CR") in a message header as if it were a valid carriage return/line feed combination (CR/LF), which could allow remote attackers to by...
How severe is CVE-2002-0285?
CVE-2002-0285 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-2002-0285?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Outlook Express.