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CVE-2004-0567

7.5 · HIGH

The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) in Windows NT Server 4.0 SP 6a, NT Terminal Server 4.0 SP 6, Windows 2000 Server SP3 and SP4, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the compu…

Published Dec 31, 2004microsoftEPSS 68.69%

Overview

CVE-2004-0567 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) in Windows NT Server 4.0 SP 6a, NT Terminal Server 4.0 SP 6, Windows 2000 Server SP3 and SP4, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the computer name value in a WINS packet, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (server crash), which results in an "unchecked buffer" and possibly triggers a buffer overflow, aka the "Name Validation Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/13466Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1012517Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-054.shtmlRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/378160Refwww.osvdb.org/12370Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/11922Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-045Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18259Refsecunia.com/advisories/13466Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1012517

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0567?

CVE-2004-0567 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0567?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2004-0567?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 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-2004-0567?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-0567 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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