CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0212

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in the Task Scheduler for Windows 2000 and XP, and Internet Explorer 6 on Windows NT 4.0 allows local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .job file containing long parameters.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to the security of organizational systems and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems and browsers to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability. Access to anonymous network shares should also be restricted.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Task Scheduler for Windows 2000 and XP, and Internet Explorer 6 on Windows NT 4.0, allows local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .job file containing long parameters, as demonstrated using Internet Explorer and accessing a .job file on an anonymous share.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS