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CVE-2004-0216

UnknownEPSS 48.67%

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CVE-2004-0216 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the Install Engine (inseng.dll) for Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious website or HTML email with a long .CAB file name, which triggers the integer overflow when calculating a buffer length and leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 48.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the Install Engine (inseng.dll) for Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious website or HTML email with a long .CAB file name, which triggers the integer overflow when calculating a buffer length and leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
48.67%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe6Windows Server 2003 Sp1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.5—

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0216?
Integer overflow in the Install Engine (inseng.dll) for Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious website or HTML email with a long .CAB file name, which triggers the integer overflow when calculating a buffer length and leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2004-0216?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0216 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 48.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0216?
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