CVE-2004-0978

Name: CVE-2004-0978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-02-09T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 38.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the Hrtbeat.ocx (Heartbeat) ActiveX control for Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6, when users who visit online gaming sites that are associated with MSN, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SetupData parameter.. EPSS estimates a 38.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Hrtbeat.ocx (Heartbeat) ActiveX control for Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6, when users who visit online gaming sites that are associated with MSN, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SetupData parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

38.15%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.01	Sp3
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.5	Sp2
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6	—

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616221411579&w=2Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/673134Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/heartbeatfull.txtBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11367Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-038Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17714Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616221411579&w=2Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/673134Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/heartbeatfull.txtBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11367Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-038Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17714Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0978?

How severe is CVE-2004-0978?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 38.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0978?

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