CVE-2004-1649

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Msinfo32.exe might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in the msinfo_file command line parameter. NOTE: this issue might not cross security boundaries, so it may be REJECTED in the future.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.50% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory org.uk

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17153	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109413415205017&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=109391133831787&w=2	mailing list
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-August/025902.html	vendor advisory mailing list exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1649?: CVE-2004-1649 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-1649?: To fix CVE-2004-1649, 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-2004-1649 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-1649 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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