CVE-2004-0216: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Oct 16 2004(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the Install Engine (inseng.dll) for Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious website or HTML email with a long .CAB file name, which triggers the integer overflow when calculating a buffer length and leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6-windows_server_2003_sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/637760
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/msinsengfull.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=110619893620517&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109760693512754&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616383332055&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17651
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17620
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7865
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7717
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6600
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6100
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5329
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5316
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-038
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0216?
CVE-2004-0216 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0216?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0216, users should upgrade to a supported version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2004-0216?
CVE-2004-0216 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6 on various Windows platforms.
Can CVE-2004-0216 be exploited via email?
Yes, CVE-2004-0216 can be exploited through malicious HTML emails containing specially crafted .CAB file names.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2004-0216?
Exploiting CVE-2004-0216 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially compromising system integrity.
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