CVE-2002-0152: Buffer overflow in various Microsoft applications for Macintosh allows remote attackers to cause a denial o...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Mac-focused Microsoft issue could let a malicious file:// link crash affected applications or potentially run code. It matters mainly where legacy Macintosh systems still run the named Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Entourage, PowerPoint, or Excel versions. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Macintosh environments running the specific affected Microsoft applications. Modern environments are unlikely affected unless they retain old Mac images, archives, kiosks, or lab systems. Treat as high priority only if legacy Mac Microsoft applications remain in use. For most modern estates, priority is discovery and retirement of obsolete systems rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for the exact affected Microsoft Macintosh applications and versions.; Consult Microsoft MS02-019 for vendor remediation guidance and applicable updates.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Mac systems that cannot be remediated..

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Jul 1, 2026, 06:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.