Vulnerability Details : CVE-2004-0210
The POSIX component of Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via certain parameters, possibly by modifying message length values and causing a buffer overflow.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2004-0210
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6a:*:*:server:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6a:*:*:workstation:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6a:*:*:terminal_server:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:interix:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2004-0210 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
A privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the POSIX subsystem. This vulnerability could allow a logged on user to take complete control of the system.
Notes:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0210
Added on
2022-03-03
Action due date
2022-03-24
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2004-0210
0.20%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 58 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2004-0210
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | 2024-07-16 |
CWE ids for CVE-2004-0210
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The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2004-0210
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647436
VU#647436 - Microsoft Windows contains a buffer overflow in the POSIX subsystemPatch;Third Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.html
Page Not Found | CISABroken Link;Patch;Third Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2847
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2166
404 Not FoundBroken Link
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16590
Microsoft Windows POSIX buffer overflow allows local attacker to gain privileges CVE-2004-0210 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-020
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-020 - Important | Microsoft LearnPatch;Vendor Advisory
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