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CVE-2004-0210

The POSIX component of Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via certain parameters, possibly b

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Summary

The POSIX subsystem in Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 is affected. A local user with access to the system could exploit it to run arbitrary code, potentially by triggering a buffer overflow through manipulated message lengths.

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The POSIX component of Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via certain parameters, possibly by modifying message length values and causing a buffer overflow.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV

    CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild

  3. CISA remediation deadline

    Due date for US federal agencies to patch

  4. Record last updated

Affected versions

  • n/a n/a

    Version range not reported

References 6

us-cert.gov

kb.cert.org

oval.cisecurity.org

docs.microsoft.com

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com