CVE-2004-0210: Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 14 2004(Updated: )
A privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the POSIX subsystem. This vulnerability could allow a logged on user to take complete control of the system.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server | =s3400 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Interix | =2.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647436
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16590
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2847
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2166
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-020
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0210
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0210?
CVE-2004-0210 has a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation that can give a logged-on user complete control of the system.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0210?
To address CVE-2004-0210, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for the affected versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2004-0210?
CVE-2004-0210 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 for specific service packs.
Can CVE-2004-0210 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-0210 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to exploit.
What impact does CVE-2004-0210 have on system security?
Exploitation of CVE-2004-0210 can lead to unauthorized administrative access, compromising the security of the entire system.
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