How severe is CVE-2004-0119?

CVE-2004-0119 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2004-0119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0119?

CVE-2004-0119 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0119?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-0119 published?

CVE-2004-0119 was published on 2004-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0119

CVE-2004-0119 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2004-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Negotiate Security Software Provider (SSP) interface in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash from null dereference) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted SPNEGO NegTokenInit request during authentication protocol selection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0119?: The Negotiate Security Software Provider (SSP) interface in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash from null dereference) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted SPNEGO NegTokenInit request during authentication protocol selection.
How severe is CVE-2004-0119?: CVE-2004-0119 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2004-0119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0119?: CVE-2004-0119 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0119?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0119 published?: CVE-2004-0119 was published on 2004-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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