CVE-2004-2365: Low severity Microsoft Windows XP vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Memory leak in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) by repeatedly creating and deleting directories using a non-standard tool such as smbmount.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 16, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2365?
CVE-2004-2365 has a severity rating that can lead to a denial of service due to memory exhaustion.
2
How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-2004-2365?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2365, avoid using non-standard tools that create and delete directories excessively.
3
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2004-2365?
CVE-2004-2365 specifically affects Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
4
Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-2365?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2004-2365; the best approach is to limit the usage of vulnerable operations.
5
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2004-2365?
The vulnerability in CVE-2004-2365 is caused by a memory leak when directories are repeatedly created and deleted.