CVE-2004-1312

Name: CVE-2004-1312
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-01-03T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1312 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A bug in the HTML parser in a certain Microsoft HTML library, as used in various third party products, may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain strings, as reported in GFI MailEssentials for Exchange 9 and 10, and GFI MailSecurity for Exchange 8, which causes emails to remain in IIS or Exchange mail queues.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A bug in the HTML parser in a certain Microsoft HTML library, as used in various third party products, may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via certain strings, as reported in GFI MailEssentials for Exchange 9 and 10, and GFI MailSecurity for Exchange 8, which causes emails to remain in IIS or Exchange mail queues.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.47%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gfi	Mailessentials	9.0
Gfi	Mailessentials	10.0
Gfi	Mailessentials	10.1
Gfi	Mailsecurity	8.0

References

http://kbase.gfi.com/showarticle.asp?id=KBID002249Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13708
http://www.csis.dk/default.asp?m=1&a=194Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12148
http://kbase.gfi.com/showarticle.asp?id=KBID002249Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13708
http://www.csis.dk/default.asp?m=1&a=194Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12148

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1312?

How severe is CVE-2004-1312?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1312 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1312?

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