CVE-2004-0480

Name: CVE-2004-0480
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0480 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0.3 and 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a notes: URI that uses a UNC network share pathname to provide an alternate notes.ini configuration file to notes.exe.. EPSS estimates a 8.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0.3 and 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a notes: URI that uses a UNC network share pathname to provide an alternate notes.ini configuration file to notes.exe.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.65%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-88

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.0.3
Ibm	Lotus Notes	6.5

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108843896506099&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=475/context=SSKTWP&uid=swg21169510Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=111&type=vulnerabilitiesBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10600Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16496Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108843896506099&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=475/context=SSKTWP&uid=swg21169510Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=111&type=vulnerabilitiesBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10600Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16496Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0480?

How severe is CVE-2004-0480?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0480 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0480?

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