CVE-2004-0480: Critical severity IBM Lotus Notes vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2004
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Updated

Argument injection vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0.3 and 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a notes: URI that uses a UNC network share pathname to provide an alternate notes.ini configuration file to notes.exe.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.3
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5.1

Event History

Jun 30, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0480?

CVE-2004-0480 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0480?

To fix CVE-2004-0480, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Lotus Notes beyond 6.5.1 or apply any available security patches.

3

What versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2004-0480?

CVE-2004-0480 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, and 6.5.

4

Can CVE-2004-0480 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0480 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted notes: URIs.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2004-0480?

Exploiting CVE-2004-0480 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

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