CVE-2004-1080
First published: Wed Dec 01 2004(Updated: )
The WINS service (wins.exe) on Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations and possibly execute arbitrary code via a modified memory pointer in a WINS replication packet to TCP port 42, aka the "Association Context Vulnerability."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =web | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =enterprise | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =enterprise_64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =standard | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11763
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/145134
- http://www.immunitysec.com/downloads/instantanea.pdf
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/184
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890710
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-054.shtml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13328/
- http://www.osvdb.org/12378
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012516
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110150370506704&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18259
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4831
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4372
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3677
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2734
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2541
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1549
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-045
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1080?
CVE-2004-1080 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1080?
To address CVE-2004-1080, it is recommended to apply relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows Server versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-1080?
CVE-2004-1080 affects Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 across various service packs.
Can CVE-2004-1080 allow an attacker to gain control of my system?
Yes, CVE-2004-1080 can permit an attacker to write to arbitrary memory locations, potentially leading to system control.
Is CVE-2004-1080 still a relevant vulnerability today?
CVE-2004-1080 remains a significant concern, particularly for organizations that may still be using unsupported or outdated versions of the affected systems.
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