CVE-2004-0979

Name: CVE-2004-0979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0979 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer on Windows XP does not properly modify the "Drag and Drop or copy and paste files" setting when the user sets it to "Disable" or "Prompt," which may enable security-sensitive operations that are inconsistent with the user's intended configuration.. EPSS estimates a 4.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer on Windows XP does not properly modify the "Drag and Drop or copy and paste files" setting when the user sets it to "Disable" or "Prompt," which may enable security-sensitive operations that are inconsistent with the user's intended configuration.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.19%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Ie	6.0	Sp1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	—

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/630720Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.htmlUS Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-038
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17820
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/630720Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.htmlUS Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-038
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17820

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0979?

How severe is CVE-2004-0979?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0979 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0979?

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