CVE-2004-0214
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Explorer on Windows XP SP1, WIndows 2000,...
CVE-2004-0214 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published October 16, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 47.0%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 47.0%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Explorer on Windows XP SP1, WIndows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Me may allow remote malicious servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long share names, as demonstrated using Samba.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - Shell Long Share Name Buffer Overrun | 2004-04-25 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used 10.0
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Explorer on Windows XP SP1, WIndows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Me may allow remote malicious servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long share names, as demonstrated using Samba.
- Record
CVE-2004-0214- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Explorer on Windows XP SP1, WIndows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Me may allow remote malicious servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long share names, as demonstrated using Samba.
- Record
CVE-2004-0214- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0214No score
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Explorer on Windows XP SP1, WIndows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Me may allow remote malicious servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long share names, as demonstrated using Samba.
- Record
EUVD-2004-0214- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-h3h6-mm98-c6p9No score
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Explorer on Windows XP SP1, WIndows 2000,...
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Explorer on Windows XP SP1, WIndows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows Me may allow remote malicious servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long share names, as demonstrated using Samba.
- Record
GHSA-h3h6-mm98-c6p9- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B322857
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2638
securitytracker.com/id?1011647
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5307
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1601
securityfocus.com/bid/10213
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17662
osvdb.org/5687
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/616200
seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2004/Apr/0933.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4345
secunia.com/advisories/11482
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1749
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15956
seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2004/Apr/0322.html
securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5JP0M1PCKI.html
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-037
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0214
support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;322857
github.com/advisories/GHSA-h3h6-mm98-c6p9