CVE-2004-0206: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Oct 16 2004(Updated: )
Network Dynamic Data Exchange (NetDDE) services for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code or locally gain privileges via a malicious message or application that involves an "unchecked buffer," possibly a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 9x | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/640488
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12803/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11372
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109786703930674&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17657
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16556
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6788
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5074
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4592
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3242
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3120
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2394
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1852
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-031
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0206?
CVE-2004-0206 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0206?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0206, disable the NetDDE services or apply any available patches from Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2004-0206?
CVE-2004-0206 affects Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2004-0206?
CVE-2004-0206 can be exploited via malicious messages or applications that leverage an unchecked buffer.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-0206?
The impacts of CVE-2004-0206 include unauthorized remote code execution and local privilege escalation.
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