Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows POSIX Component
CVE-2004-0210

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Nt
Windows 2000
Modular Messaging Message Storage Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2004

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 10%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The POSIX component in Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 suffers from a potential buffer overflow vulnerability. Local users may exploit this flaw by manipulating specific parameters that can alter message length values, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code. This vulnerability highlights the importance of protecting operating systems from unauthorized local access and ensuring that software is updated to mitigate such risks.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.html
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647436
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
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EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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