Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-0210 is a legacy Windows flaw in the POSIX component of Windows NT and Windows 2000. A local user could potentially run arbitrary code by triggering a buffer overflow. The business risk is concentrated in obsolete systems that still exist in production, labs, OT, or forgotten support environments. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows NT or Windows 2000 systems where the POSIX component is present and local user access is possible. Modern Windows systems are not identified in the supplied source bundle. Asset discovery is the main challenge because these systems may be unmanaged or isolated. Treat this as a high-priority legacy-risk cleanup item. The local attack requirement reduces internet-scale urgency, but KEV status and full-impact code execution make remaining Windows NT or Windows 2000 assets unacceptable without documented remediation or isolation. Mitigation focus: Identify any Windows NT or Windows 2000 systems in the environment.; Review and apply Microsoft MS04-020 guidance where applicable.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy systems that cannot be updated..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:2166CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- MS04-020CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:2847CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- win-posix-bo(16590)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2004-0210CVE reference · government-resource
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.