CVE-2004-0116: An Activation function in the RPCSS Service involved with DCOM activation for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, a...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-0116 is an old Microsoft Windows RPCSS/DCOM issue that could let a remote attacker exhaust memory and cause a denial of service. The cited record names Windows 2000, XP, and 2003. The main business concern is legacy system availability, not confirmed code execution. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 assets that still run RPCSS/DCOM activation and are reachable by untrusted users or networks. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected systems are internet-facing or business-critical. Prioritize finding unsupported Windows hosts, confirming MS04-012 status, and reducing reachable RPCSS/DCOM attack surface. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS04-012 for the vendor security update and applicability.; Identify and retire or isolate remaining Windows 2000, XP, and 2003 systems.; Limit untrusted access to systems requiring RPCSS/DCOM activation..

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Jun 30, 2026, 06:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.