CVE-2004-0206 describes a critical vulnerability in the Network Dynamic Data Exchange (NetDDE) services across various Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003. This flaw, likely a buffer overflow, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or local attackers to gain elevated privileges through a specially crafted message or application. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit intelligence indicates the existence of Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries, confirming readily available exploit code and suggesting a high potential for exploitation, further supported by its high EPSS score and extensive community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
r2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.