CVE-2004-0199

CVE-2004-0199 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 SP1 does not properly validate HCP URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated using certain hcp:// URLs that access the DVD Upgrade capability (dvdupgrd.htm).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0199?
Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 SP1 does not properly validate HCP URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated using certain hcp:// URLs that access the DVD Upgrade capability (dvdupgrd.htm).
How severe is CVE-2004-0199?
CVE-2004-0199 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0199 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0199?
CVE-2004-0199 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0199?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0199 published?
CVE-2004-0199 was published on 2004-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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