CVE-2002-2164

CVE-2002-2164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long <A HREF> link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2164?
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long <A HREF> link.
How severe is CVE-2002-2164?
CVE-2002-2164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2164 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2164?
CVE-2002-2164 primarily affects Microsoft Outlook Express. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2164?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2164 published?
CVE-2002-2164 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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