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 Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-095.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/657118
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12228
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13802
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2447
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2128
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-003
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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