Vulnerability Description
The SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) component of Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition, and the Exchange Routing Engine component of Exchange Server 2003, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious DNS response message containing length values that are not properly validated.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/394792PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11374Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-03PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17621Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17660Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/394792PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11374Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-03PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17621Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17660Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0840?
CVE-2004-0840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) component of Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition, and the Exchange Routing Engine component of Exchang...
How severe is CVE-2004-0840?
CVE-2004-0840 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-2004-0840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.