CVE-2004-0199: Medium severity Microsoft Windows XP vulnerability

Published May 14, 2004
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Updated

Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 SP1 does not properly validate HCP URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated using certain hcp:// URLs that access the DVD Upgrade capability (dvdupgrd.htm).

Affected Software

13 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows XP=gold

Event History

May 14, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0199?

CVE-2004-0199 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0199?

To fix CVE-2004-0199, ensure that you install the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2004-0199?

CVE-2004-0199 affects Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, specifically Service Pack 1 versions.

4

Can CVE-2004-0199 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0199 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted HCP URLs.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-0199?

The potential impacts of CVE-2004-0199 include unauthorized remote code execution and system compromise.

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