# CVE-2002-1179

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2002-1179
- **Severity:** UNKNOWN
- **CVSS Score:** 2
- **CWE:** N/A
- **Published:** Sep 1, 2004
- **Last Modified:** Mar 16, 2026

## 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.

## Affected Products

- n/a — n/a (n/a)

## References

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

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 50.11%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 97.8

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-17._