HIGH · 10.0

CVE-2004-0978

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...

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

10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01
MicrosoftWindows 2000-
MicrosoftWindows Me-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003-
MicrosoftWindows Xp-
MicrosoftWindows 98Se-
MicrosoftWindows Nt4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

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.