Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Hrtbeat.ocx (Heartbeat) ActiveX control for Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6, when users who visit online gaming sites that are associated with MSN, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SetupData parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616221411579&w=2Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/673134Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/heartbeatfull.txtBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11367Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-03PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17714Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616221411579&w=2Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/673134Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/heartbeatfull.txtBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11367Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-03PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17714Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0978?
CVE-2004-0978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the Hrtbeat.ocx (Heartbeat) ActiveX control for Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6, when users who visit online gaming sites that are associated with MSN, allows remote att...
How severe is CVE-2004-0978?
CVE-2004-0978 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-2004-0978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.