CVE-2004-2527

Name: CVE-2004-2527
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2527 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The local and remote desktop login screens in Microsoft Windows XP before SP2 and 2003 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) by repeatedly using the WinKey+"U" key combination, which causes multiple copies of Windows Utility Manager to be loaded more quickly than they can be closed when the copies detect that another instance is running.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The local and remote desktop login screens in Microsoft Windows XP before SP2 and 2003 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) by repeatedly using the WinKey+"U" key combination, which causes multiple copies of Windows Utility Manager to be loaded more quickly than they can be closed when the copies detect that another instance is running.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-07/1313.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010836
http://www.osvdb.org/8368Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16851
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-07/1313.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010836
http://www.osvdb.org/8368Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16851

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2527?

How severe is CVE-2004-2527?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2527 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2527?

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