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CVE-2004-1049

UnknownEPSS 29.74%

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CVE-2004-1049 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the LoadImage API of the USER32 Lib for Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .bmp, .cur, .ico or .ani file with a large image size field, which leads to a buffer overflow, aka the "Cursor and Icon Format Handling Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 29.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the LoadImage API of the USER32 Lib for Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .bmp, .cur, .ico or .ani file with a large image size field, which leads to a buffer overflow, aka the "Cursor and Icon Format Handling Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
29.74%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serverr2—
MicrosoftWindows NtAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsGold

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1049?
Integer overflow in the LoadImage API of the USER32 Lib for Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .bmp, .cur, .ico or .ani file with a large image size field, which leads to a buffer overflow, aka the "Cursor and Icon Format Handling Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2004-1049?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1049 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 29.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1049?
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