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Microsoft Outlook Express Loading of Arbitrary Web Content
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA11607
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Release Date:
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2004-05-14
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Popularity:
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11,521 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | Microsoft Outlook Express 6
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Description:
http-equiv has reported a vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Express, allowing malicious people (e.g. spammers and phishers) to load arbitrary content into the email client.
The problem is that Outlook Express normally prevents loading of content from external ressources, however, by creating a "BASE HREF" with target set to "_top" it is possible to make Outlook Express function as a browser. This effectively allows spammers and others to bypass content and spam filters if they can get the user to click the link.
No other security implications has currently been reported due to this error.
Reportedly Microsoft Outlook Express 6 is affected. Other versions may also be affected.
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