CVE-2004-0201: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 14, 2004
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the HtmlHelp program (hh.exe) in HTML Help for Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .CHM file with a large length field, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1041.

Affected Software

54 affected components
Avaya Definity One Media Server
Avaya S8100
Avaya Ip600 Media Servers
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server=s3400
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 98=gold
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3

Event History

Jul 14, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0201?

CVE-2004-0201 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0201?

To fix CVE-2004-0201, users should apply security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected operating systems.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0201?

CVE-2004-0201 affects Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0201?

CVE-2004-0201 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2004-0201 be exploited through a CHM file?

Yes, CVE-2004-0201 can be exploited by using a .CHM file with a large length field.

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