CVE-2001-0538

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Microsoft Outlook View ActiveX Control in Microsoft Outlook 2002 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious HTML e-mail message or web page.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 14, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99496431214078&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-113.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/131569
cve@mitrehttp://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0107&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&P=862
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3025
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-038
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6831
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99496431214078&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-113.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/131569
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0107&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&P=862
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3025
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-038
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6831

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21004✓ verified
First seen Jul 12, 2001
Microsoft Outlook 98/2000/2002 - Arbitrary Code Execution
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Exploit-DBEDB-21003✓ verified
First seen Jul 12, 2001
Microsoft Outlook 98/2000/2002 - Unauthorized Email Access
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0538?

CVE-2001-0538 is a none vulnerability published on August 14, 2001. Microsoft Outlook View ActiveX Control in Microsoft Outlook 2002 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious HTML e-mail message or web page.

When was CVE-2001-0538 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0538 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 14, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-0538 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0538 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0538?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0538, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2001-0538

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