Title: Microsoft IE/Outlook IMG/HREF Tag Code Execution
Info
Disclosure
May 10, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Microsoft IE and Outlook contain a flaw that may allow a malicious attacker to send users a link that loads arbitrary html code which is not displayed and is stored locally. The issue is triggered when an IMG tag is enclosed in the A HREF tag, as the reference content is stored locally in the user's cache. It is possible that the flaw may allow an attacker to trick users into executing stored content locally by sending a URL whose A HREF tag points them to the locally cached content.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Other
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version Outlook 2003 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.