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CVE-2004-0210

7.8 · HIGHActively Exploited

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 ov…

Published Aug 6, 2004microsoftCWE-120EPSS 7.21%

Overview

CVE-2004-0210 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft interix. It was published on August 6, 2004 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update interix 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

Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647436Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-020Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16590Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2166Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2847Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647436Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-020Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16590

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0210?

CVE-2004-0210 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft interix. It was published on August 6, 2004 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2004-0210?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0210?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update interix 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-2004-0210?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-0210 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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