What is the severity of CVE-2004-2290?

CVE-2004-2290 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2290?

To fix CVE-2004-2290, you should update your Microsoft Windows XP system with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Windows XP are affected by CVE-2004-2290?

CVE-2004-2290 affects Windows XP SP1 and Windows XP Gold versions.

What are the potential risks of CVE-2004-2290?

The potential risks of CVE-2004-2290 include unauthorized access to system resources and execution of malicious software.

Is CVE-2004-2290 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2004-2290 can be exploited locally by users who access the malicious self-executing folder.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-2290

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2004

4/8/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-2290

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows XP Explorer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a HTML and script in a self-executing folder that references an executable file within the folder, which is automatically executed when a user accesses the folder.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2290?
CVE-2004-2290 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2290?
To fix CVE-2004-2290, you should update your Microsoft Windows XP system with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Windows XP are affected by CVE-2004-2290?
CVE-2004-2290 affects Windows XP SP1 and Windows XP Gold versions.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2004-2290?
The potential risks of CVE-2004-2290 include unauthorized access to system resources and execution of malicious software.
Is CVE-2004-2290 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2004-2290 can be exploited locally by users who access the malicious self-executing folder.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2290?
CVE-2004-2290 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2290?
To fix CVE-2004-2290, you should update your Microsoft Windows XP system with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Windows XP are affected by CVE-2004-2290?
CVE-2004-2290 affects Windows XP SP1 and Windows XP Gold versions.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2004-2290?
The potential risks of CVE-2004-2290 include unauthorized access to system resources and execution of malicious software.
Is CVE-2004-2290 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2004-2290 can be exploited locally by users who access the malicious self-executing folder.