CVE-2004-0900

Name: CVE-2004-0900
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-01-10T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 26.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0900 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DHCP Server service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server and Terminal Server Edition does not properly validate the length of certain messages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed DHCP message, aka the "DHCP Request Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 26.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DHCP Server service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server and Terminal Server Edition does not properly validate the length of certain messages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed DHCP message, aka the "DHCP Request Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

26.04%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0900?

How severe is CVE-2004-0900?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0900 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0900?

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Source: NVD / NIST