CVE-2004-0202: Medium severity Microsoft DirectX vulnerability
IDirectPlay4 Application Programming Interface (API) of Microsoft DirectPlay 7.0a thru 9.0b, as used in Windows Server 2003 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0202?
CVE-2004-0202 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0202?
To fix CVE-2004-0202, ensure that your system is updated with the latest patches provided by Microsoft.
What does CVE-2004-0202 affect?
CVE-2004-0202 affects Microsoft DirectPlay versions from 7.0a through 9.0b as well as several Windows operating systems up to Windows 2003.
What kind of attack is CVE-2004-0202 associated with?
CVE-2004-0202 is associated with a denial of service attack that can crash applications using the DirectPlay API.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2004-0202?
Users and systems running vulnerable versions of Microsoft DirectPlay and older Windows operating systems are at risk for CVE-2004-0202.