CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0900

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The DHCP Server service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server and Terminal Server Edition does not properly validate the length of certain messages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed DHCP message, aka the 'DHCP Request Vulnerability.'

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the vulnerable system without authentication, leading to full server compromise and potential lateral movement within the network.

Recommendation

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows NT 4.0 Server and Terminal Server Edition immediately. If patching is not possible, consider disabling the DHCP service or implementing additional network protection mechanisms.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The DHCP Server service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server and Terminal Server Edition does not properly validate the length of certain messages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed DHCP message, aka the "DHCP Request Vulnerability."

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