CVE-2004-0502

CVE-2004-0502 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Outlook 2003, when replying to an e-mail message, stores certain files in a predictable location for the "src" of an img tag of the original message, which allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions and exploit other issues that rely on predictable locations, as demonstrated using a shell: URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0502?
Outlook 2003, when replying to an e-mail message, stores certain files in a predictable location for the "src" of an img tag of the original message, which allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions and exploit other issues that rely on predictable locations, as demonstrated using a shell: URI.
How severe is CVE-2004-0502?
CVE-2004-0502 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0502 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0502?
CVE-2004-0502 affects Microsoft Outlook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0502?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0502 published?
CVE-2004-0502 was published on 2004-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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