CVE-2004-0118

Name: CVE-2004-0118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-06-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0118 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The component for the Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 does not properly validate system structures, which allows local users to access protected kernel memory and execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 22.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The component for the Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 does not properly validate system structures, which allows local users to access protected kernel memory and execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.24%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-April/020070.html
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-114.shtml
http://www.eeye.com/html/Research/Advisories/AD20040413E.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/783748Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10117
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-104A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-011
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15714
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1512
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1718
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-April/020070.html
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-114.shtml
http://www.eeye.com/html/Research/Advisories/AD20040413E.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/783748Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10117
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-104A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-011
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15714
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1512
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1718

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0118?

How severe is CVE-2004-0118?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0118 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0118?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST