CVE-2004-0212 Memory corruption in n/a
Local or remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious .job file processed by the Windows Task Scheduler.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0212?
CVE-2004-0212 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, published on 14 Jul 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Task Scheduler for Windows 2000 and XP, and Internet Explorer 6 on Windows NT 4.0, allows local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .job file containing long parameters, as demonstrated using Internet Explorer and accessing a .job file on an anonymous share.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0212?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Avaya Definity One Media Server, Avaya Ip600 Media Servers, Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server, Avaya S8100, Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0212?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0212 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-0212 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0212 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w9r2-vp5h-4jf8.