CVE-2004-0897: Buffer Overflow

Published 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows XP=gold

Remediation

Event History

Jan 11, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

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

4

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

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

5

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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