CVE-2004-0208

Description

The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to access kernel memory and gain privileges via a malicious program that modified some system structures in a way that is not properly validated by privileged operating system functions.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.12% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16580	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3953	signature vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3161	signature vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/910998	patch third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1751	signature vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109772135404427&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17658	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4316	signature vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4762	signature vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-032	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0208?: CVE-2004-0208 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0208?: To fix CVE-2004-0208, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-0208 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-0208 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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