CVE-2004-0199: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0199: Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 SP1 does not properly validate HCP...

Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 SP1 does not properly validate HCP URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated using certain hcp:// URLs that access the DVD Upgrade capability (dvdupgrd.htm).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Windows remote code execution flaw in Help and Support Center. A crafted HCP URL could cause vulnerable Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 systems to run attacker-controlled code. Business risk is mainly for organizations still running or exposing these unsupported operating systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 SP1 hosts where Help and Support Center and HCP URL handling remain present. Modern Windows platforms are not identified in the provided sources. Prioritize if any Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 assets remain in business networks. The vulnerability is old, but unsupported operating systems with remote code execution flaws create disproportionate operational risk. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS04-015 updates where still applicable.; Retire or isolate Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 systems.; Block legacy systems from internet browsing and email where possible..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 05:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 14, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS04-015CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
win-hcp-code-execution(16095)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1008CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1032CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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