CVE-2004-0978 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the Heartbeat ActiveX control when users visit specific gaming sites.
- 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-2004-0978?
CVE-2004-0978 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 21 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0978 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-2004-0978 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0978 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2014-1776 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
- CVE-2021-27085 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0222 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0210 Microsoft Internet Explorer Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2017-0149 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h49w-j46g-48x6.