CVE-2004-2179
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
asycpict.dll, as used in Microsoft products such as Front Page 97 and 98, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a JPEG image with maximum height and width values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office FrontPage | =97 | |
| Microsoft Office FrontPage | =98 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =3.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2179?
CVE-2004-2179 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
What versions of Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2004-2179?
CVE-2004-2179 affects Microsoft FrontPage 97, FrontPage 98, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0.1.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2179?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2179, update to the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-2179 enable?
CVE-2004-2179 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting vulnerabilities in the processing of JPEG images.
Can CVE-2004-2179 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-2179 can be exploited remotely via malicious JPEG images.
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