CVE-2004-0214: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Oct 16 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Explorer on Windows XP SP1, WIndows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Me may allow remote malicious servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long share names, as demonstrated using Samba.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =6.0.2900 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 98 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Me | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2004/Apr/0322.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2004/Apr/0933.html
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;322857
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10213
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11482/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/616200
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011647
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5JP0M1PCKI.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/5687
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17662
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15956
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5307
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4345
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2638
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1749
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1601
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-037
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B322857
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0214?
CVE-2004-0214 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0214?
The recommended fix for CVE-2004-0214 is to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2004-0214?
CVE-2004-0214 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP1, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Me.
Can CVE-2004-0214 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2004-0214 can lead to a denial of service by causing the application to crash.
What applications are vulnerable to CVE-2004-0214?
CVE-2004-0214 impacts Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0.2900 and the Windows operating systems listed.
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