Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2003, when configured to use Microsoft Word 2000 or 2003 as the e-mail editor and when forwarding e-mail, does not properly handle an opening OBJECT tag that does not have a closing OBJECT tag, which causes Outlook to automatically download the URI in the data property of the OBJECT tag and might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Outlook | 2000 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12041
- http://www.osvdb.org/7769
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/368492Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10683
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16663
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12041
- http://www.osvdb.org/7769
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/368492Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10683
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16663
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2482?
CVE-2004-2482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Outlook 2000 and 2003, when configured to use Microsoft Word 2000 or 2003 as the e-mail editor and when forwarding e-mail, does not properly handle an opening OBJECT tag that does not have a...
How severe is CVE-2004-2482?
CVE-2004-2482 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Outlook.