CVE-2004-0502
Outlook 2003, when replying to an e-mail message, stores certain files in a predictable location...
CVE-2004-0502 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Microsoft Outlook, published June 3, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 20.2%, the 97th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 20.2%EPSS, 97th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Outlook 2003 - Predictable File Location | 2004-05-10 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2004-0502- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2004-0502- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0501No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2004-0501- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-hh26-f6cr-2h76No score
Outlook 2003, when replying to an e-mail message, stores certain files in a predictable location...
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.
- Record
GHSA-hh26-f6cr-2h76- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
secunia.com/advisories/11572
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=108637351805607&w=2
securityfocus.com/bid/10307
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16104
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0502
github.com/advisories/GHSA-hh26-f6cr-2h76