What is the severity of CVE-2004-0897?

CVE-2004-0897 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0897?

To fix CVE-2004-0897, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

What are the affected systems for CVE-2004-0897?

CVE-2004-0897 affects Microsoft Windows XP (Gold) and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (R2).

What type of attack does CVE-2004-0897 exploit?

CVE-2004-0897 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2004-0897?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2004-0897; applying patches is the recommended solution.

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CVE-2004-0897

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

11/1/2005

19/1/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0897: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 11 2005(Updated: )

The Indexing Service for Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of a message, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold

Remedy

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/657118

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0897?
CVE-2004-0897 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0897?
To fix CVE-2004-0897, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
What are the affected systems for CVE-2004-0897?
CVE-2004-0897 affects Microsoft Windows XP (Gold) and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (R2).
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0897 exploit?
CVE-2004-0897 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2004-0897?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2004-0897; applying patches is the recommended solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0897?
CVE-2004-0897 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0897?
To fix CVE-2004-0897, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
What are the affected systems for CVE-2004-0897?
CVE-2004-0897 affects Microsoft Windows XP (Gold) and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (R2).
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0897 exploit?
CVE-2004-0897 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2004-0897?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2004-0897; applying patches is the recommended solution.