Serious Outlook 2002 hole patched
Serious Outlook 2002 hole patched
Microsoft has patched a serious vulnerability in Outlook 2002 by which an attacker could take over one’s machine. At issue is an ActiveX feature, the Outlook View Control, which enables mail folders to be viewed via Web pages. In Outlook 2K the flaw doesn’t give up control, but could allow for minor mischief.
MS suggested a workaround last month while it worked on a patch. The job is finished now, and the crucial 2002 patch is available here, while the more or less optional 2K patch is available here.
[via Security Focus and The Register]
