CVE-2004-0480: Critical severity IBM Lotus Notes vulnerability
Published Jun 30, 2004
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 30, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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.