CVE-2004-0572

CVE-2004-0572 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Grpconv with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 50% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the Windows Program Group Converter (grpconv.exe) may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a shell: URL with a long filename and a .grp extension, which is not properly handled when the shell capability launches grpconv.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0572?
Buffer overflow in the Windows Program Group Converter (grpconv.exe) may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a shell: URL with a long filename and a .grp extension, which is not properly handled when the shell capability launches grpconv.exe.
How severe is CVE-2004-0572?
CVE-2004-0572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0572 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0572?
CVE-2004-0572 affects Microsoft Grpconv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0572?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0572 published?
CVE-2004-0572 was published on 2004-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)