First published: Fri Apr 16 2004(Updated: )
An Activation function in the RPCSS Service involved with DCOM activation for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and 2003 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an activation request with a large length field.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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CVE-2004-0116 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service due to excessive memory consumption.
To fix CVE-2004-0116, it is recommended to apply the latest patches from Microsoft for Windows 2000, XP, and 2003.
CVE-2004-0116 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server R2.
CVE-2004-0116 involves remote attackers causing a denial of service through specially crafted activation requests.
Yes, CVE-2004-0116 is exploitable remotely as it involves the RPCSS Service allowing unauthorized activation requests.