CVE-2004-0202

CVE-2004-0202 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Directx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

IDirectPlay4 Application Programming Interface (API) of Microsoft DirectPlay 7.0a thru 9.0b, as used in Windows Server 2003 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0202?
IDirectPlay4 Application Programming Interface (API) of Microsoft DirectPlay 7.0a thru 9.0b, as used in Windows Server 2003 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2004-0202?
CVE-2004-0202 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0202 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-2004-0202?
CVE-2004-0202 primarily affects Microsoft Directx. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0202?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0202 published?
CVE-2004-0202 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

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