CVE-2004-0202: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0202: IDirectPlay4 Application Programming Interface (API) of Microsoft DirectPlay 7.0a thru 9.0b, as used in Win...

IDirectPlay4 Application Programming Interface (API) of Microsoft DirectPlay 7.0a thru 9.0b, as used in Windows Server 2003 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Microsoft DirectPlay denial-of-service issue. A remote malformed packet can crash an application using the IDirectPlay4 API in DirectPlay 7.0a through 9.0b on Windows Server 2003 and earlier. The source bundle does not show data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Windows Server 2003 or earlier systems running applications that use Microsoft DirectPlay. Modern environments are likely unaffected unless they retain old DirectX/DirectPlay-dependent software or unmaintained servers. Handle as a legacy availability risk. It is not presented as data compromise or code execution, but externally reachable affected systems could suffer service disruption. Prioritize patching, isolation, or retirement where old DirectPlay applications remain business-critical. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS04-016 for the vendor-approved security update and applicability.; Patch affected legacy DirectPlay or DirectX installations where vendor guidance applies.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows Server 2003 and earlier systems..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 11, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
ms-directx-directplay-dos(16306)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:2413CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS04-016CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:2516CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:2190CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1027CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:2705CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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