CVE-2004-0210

Name: CVE-2004-0210
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-08-06T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 7.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0210 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The POSIX component of Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via certain parameters, possibly by modifying message length values and causing a buffer overflow.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 7.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The POSIX component of Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via certain parameters, possibly by modifying message length values and causing a buffer overflow.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

7.61%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 24, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Interix	2.2	—
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0	Sp6a

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647436Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-020Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16590Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2166Broken Link
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2847Broken Link
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647436Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-020Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16590Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2166Broken Link
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2847Broken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2004-0210US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0210?

How severe is CVE-2004-0210?

CVE-2004-0210 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0210?

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