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CVE-2004-0568: HyperTerminal application for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not pr...

HyperTerminal application for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of a value that is saved in a session file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious HyperTerminal session file (.ht), web site, or Telnet URL contained in an e-mail message, triggering a buffer overflow.

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CVE-2004-0568 is an old Windows HyperTerminal flaw that can let an attacker run code when a user opens or is directed to malicious HyperTerminal content. Business risk is mainly in legacy Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 environments, especially where email, browser, or Telnet URL handling can reach HyperTerminal. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows systems that still include or use HyperTerminal: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Modern estates are mainly exposed through forgotten legacy hosts, jump boxes, lab systems, or embedded operational environments. Prioritize remediation if any affected legacy Windows systems remain in production or operational technology networks. The issue is old, but code execution plus email and web delivery paths make unmanaged legacy exposure unacceptable. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and security update MS04-043 where applicable.; Retire or isolate unsupported Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 systems.; Restrict handling of .ht files and Telnet URLs on legacy hosts..

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