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CVE-2004-0201

10.0 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the HtmlHelp program (hh.exe) in HTML Help for Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a…

Published Aug 6, 2004avayaEPSS 45.31%

Overview

CVE-2004-0201 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting avaya ip600_media_servers. It was published on August 6, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the HtmlHelp program (hh.exe) in HTML Help for Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .CHM file with a large length field, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1041.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avaya. Update ip600_media_servers to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-July/023919.htmlRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/920060Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-023Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16586Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1503Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1530Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2155Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3179Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-July/023919.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0201?

CVE-2004-0201 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting avaya ip600_media_servers. It was published on August 6, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0201?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0201?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avaya. Update ip600_media_servers to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-0201?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-0201 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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