CVE-2004-0568

UnknownEPSS 35.15%

Last modified

CVE-2004-0568 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HyperTerminal application for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of a value that is saved in a session file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious HyperTerminal session file (.ht), web site, or Telnet URL contained in an e-mail message, triggering a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 35.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HyperTerminal application for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of a value that is saved in a session file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious HyperTerminal session file (.ht), web site, or Telnet URL contained in an e-mail message, triggering a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
35.15%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverdatacenter_64-bitSp1 Beta 1
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverenterprise
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverenterprise_64-bit
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverr2
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverstandard
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverweb
MicrosoftWindows Nt4.0
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0568?
HyperTerminal application for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of a value that is saved in a session file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious HyperTerminal session file (.ht), web site, or Telnet URL contained in an e-mail message, triggering a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2004-0568?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0568 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 35.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0568?
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