CVE-2004-0209

Description

Unknown vulnerability in the Graphics Rendering Engine processes of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) Windows Metafile (WMF) or (2) Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image formats that involve "an unchecked buffer."

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 78.54% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11375	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16581	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/806278	third party advisory us government resource
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109829067325779&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%3A1872	signature vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2428	signature vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2114	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-2004-0209?: CVE-2004-0209 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0209?: To fix CVE-2004-0209, 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-2004-0209 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-0209 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~79% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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