CVE-2004-0572 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious shell URL triggering a buffer overflow in the Windows Program Group Converter.
- 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-2004-0572?
CVE-2004-0572 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 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
Buffer overflow in the Windows Program Group Converter (grpconv.exe) may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a shell: URL with a long filename and a .grp extension, which is not properly handled when the shell capability launches grpconv.exe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0572?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Grpconv.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0572?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0572 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-2004-0572 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0572 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3fr-26p8-56xh.