# CVE-2002-1179: Buffer overflow in the S/MIME Parsing capability in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2004-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in the S/MIME Parsing capability in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a digitally signed email with a long "From" address, which triggers the overflow when the user views or previews the message.

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## References

- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-058
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5944
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103429681123297&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103429637822920&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103435413105661&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10338.php
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21932

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