CVE-2004-1306: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in winhlp32.exe in Windows NT, Windows 2000 through SP4, Windows XP through SP2, and Windows 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .hlp file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =web-sp1_beta_1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =web | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise_64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise-sp1_beta_1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =datacenter_64-bit-sp1_beta_1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =standard-sp1_beta_1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =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 2003 Server | =r2-sp1_beta_1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =standard | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise_64-bit-sp1_beta_1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1306?
CVE-2004-1306 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1306?
To remediate CVE-2004-1306, users should apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for their affected systems.
Which systems are vulnerable to CVE-2004-1306?
Vulnerable systems include Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP up to SP2, and Windows 2003.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2004-1306?
The risks involve attackers being able to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems if a malicious .hlp file is opened.
Can CVE-2004-1306 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-1306 can be exploited remotely by a user opening a maliciously crafted .hlp file.
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