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CVE-2004-2091

5.0 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) 1.2 does not correctly identify systems that have been patched but remain vulnerable to exploit until the system is rebooted, possibly giving the adminis…

Published Feb 10, 2004microsoftEPSS 3.22%

Overview

CVE-2004-2091 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft baseline_security_analyzer. It was published on February 10, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) 1.2 does not correctly identify systems that have been patched but remain vulnerable to exploit until the system is rebooted, possibly giving the administrator a false sense of security.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update baseline_security_analyzer 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.securityfocus.com/archive/1/353324Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9634Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/353324Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9634

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2091?

CVE-2004-2091 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft baseline_security_analyzer. It was published on February 10, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-2091?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2091?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update baseline_security_analyzer 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-2004-2091?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-2091 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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