CVE-2004-0420: Critical severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2004

Updated

The Windows Shell application in Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the type of a file via a CLSID specifier in the filename, as demonstrated using Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 on Windows XP.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1

Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106

Event History

Apr 20, 2004

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0420?

CVE-2004-0420 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0420?

To mitigate CVE-2004-0420, users should upgrade to a supported version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or apply the relevant security patches.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2004-0420?

CVE-2004-0420 affects Internet Explorer version 6.0 and its specific service pack variations.

What type of attacks exploit CVE-2004-0420?

CVE-2004-0420 can be exploited through the execution of arbitrary code using specially crafted filenames with spoofed CLSIDs.

Is CVE-2004-0420 still a concern for modern systems?

While CVE-2004-0420 primarily affects legacy systems, users of outdated software may still be vulnerable if they haven't updated their systems.