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CVE-2004-0979

4.6 · MEDIUM

Internet Explorer on Windows XP does not properly modify the "Drag and Drop or copy and paste files" setting when the user sets it to "Disable" or "Prompt," which may enable security-sensitive oper…

Published Dec 31, 2004microsoftEPSS 7.48%

Overview

CVE-2004-0979 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft ie. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Internet Explorer on Windows XP does not properly modify the "Drag and Drop or copy and paste files" setting when the user sets it to "Disable" or "Prompt," which may enable security-sensitive operations that are inconsistent with the user's intended configuration.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update ie 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/630720Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-038Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17820Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/630720Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-038Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17820

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0979?

CVE-2004-0979 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft ie. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-0979?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0979?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update ie 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-2004-0979?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-0979 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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