Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an older Microsoft Data Access Components flaw that could let a remote attacker run code if an affected system processes a malicious UDP response. The main business concern is legacy exposure: systems still running MDAC 2.5 through 2.8 may remain vulnerable if not patched or isolated. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows environments where Microsoft MDAC 2.5 through 2.8 remains installed. Internet-wide exposure is not established by the bundle; risk depends on whether untrusted systems can return the relevant UDP responses to vulnerable hosts. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item with high impact if found. It should not outrank actively exploited modern vulnerabilities unless affected MDAC systems are present in sensitive or reachable network zones. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS04-003 guidance for affected MDAC versions.; Inventory and retire systems requiring MDAC 2.5 through 2.8.; Restrict untrusted network paths that can answer relevant UDP broadcast traffic..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:553CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- MS04-003CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:751CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- mdac-broadcastrequest-bo(14187)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:525CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:775CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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