CVE-2004-0566 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows 2000 by tricking users into opening a malicious BMP image with a large offset value.

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-2004-0566?

CVE-2004-0566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 21 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

Integer overflow in imgbmp.cxx for Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a BMP image with a large bfOffBits value.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0566?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0566?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0566 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2004-0566 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0566 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qpg4-pw38-f29m.

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