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CVE-2004-2694: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, load content...

Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, load content from arbitrary sources into the Outlook context, and facilitate phishing attacks via a "BASE HREF" with the target set to "_top".

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This CVE describes an Outlook Express 6.0 email-rendering issue that could let a remote sender make external content appear inside the Outlook context, supporting phishing. The bundle does not provide a CVSS score, confirmed patch, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure appears limited to environments still using Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0 or archived systems that render old HTML email with it. Modern exposure cannot be inferred from the bundle. Treat this as a legacy-technology risk. It is not currently evidenced as exploited, but any remaining Outlook Express use should be eliminated or isolated because phishing controls and vendor support are likely inadequate. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove any remaining Outlook Express 6.0 usage.; Check Microsoft or trusted archival guidance for historical fixes or configuration advice.; Avoid rendering untrusted HTML email in legacy mail clients..

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