CVE-2004-0979: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0979: Internet Explorer on Windows XP does not properly modify the "Drag and Drop or copy and paste files" settin...

Internet Explorer on Windows XP does not properly modify the "Drag and Drop or copy and paste files" setting when the user sets it to "Disable" or "Prompt," which may enable security-sensitive operations that are inconsistent with the user's intended configuration.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Internet Explorer issue affects Windows XP configurations where users or administrators tried to disable or prompt for drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste file actions. The browser could fail to enforce that setting, allowing behavior the user intended to block. Exposure is most relevant to legacy Windows XP systems running Internet Explorer, especially where browser security zones were relied on to restrict file drag-and-drop or copy/paste operations. Modern environments should mainly treat this as a legacy asset discovery issue. Prioritize only if Windows XP or legacy Internet Explorer remains in use. For most organizations, the immediate business issue is unsupported legacy exposure rather than this single CVE alone. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Windows XP and Internet Explorer deployments.; Review and apply Microsoft guidance in MS04-038 where applicable.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy Windows XP browser access..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 02:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 21, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS04-038CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
ie-dragdrop-security-bypass(17820)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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