What is the severity of CVE-2004-2176?

CVE-2004-2176 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow local users to bypass Internet Connection Firewall restrictions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2176?

To mitigate CVE-2004-2176, you should restrict the use of sessmgr.exe and adjust the firewall settings to block unauthorized listening ports.

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-2176?

CVE-2004-2176 affects Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, including Professional, Home, and Media Center editions.

Can local users exploit CVE-2004-2176?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2004-2176 to create a local listening port that bypasses the default access controls of the Internet Connection Firewall.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-2176?

Microsoft has not released a specific patch for CVE-2004-2176, but users are advised to update to newer versions of Windows for improved security.

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CVE-2004-2176

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2004

10/7/2005

16/9/2024

CVE-2004-2176

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

The Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 is configured by default to trust sessmgr.exe, which allows local users to use sessmgr.exe to create a local listening port that bypasses the ICF access controls.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2176?
CVE-2004-2176 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow local users to bypass Internet Connection Firewall restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2176?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2176, you should restrict the use of sessmgr.exe and adjust the firewall settings to block unauthorized listening ports.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-2176?
CVE-2004-2176 affects Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, including Professional, Home, and Media Center editions.
Can local users exploit CVE-2004-2176?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2004-2176 to create a local listening port that bypasses the default access controls of the Internet Connection Firewall.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-2176?
Microsoft has not released a specific patch for CVE-2004-2176, but users are advised to update to newer versions of Windows for improved security.

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