Vulnerability Description
The Windows Shell application in Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the type of a file via a CLSID specifier in the filename, as demonstrated using Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 on Windows XP.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10736/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/106324US Government Resource
- http://www.security-express.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-01/0300.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/351379ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9510ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14964
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10736/
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0420?
CVE-2004-0420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The Windows Shell application in Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the type of a f...
How severe is CVE-2004-0420?
CVE-2004-0420 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0420?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.