CVE-2004-0728

CVE-2004-0728 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Systems Management Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The Remote Control Client service in Microsoft's Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.50.2726.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a data packet to TCP port 2702 that causes the server to read or write to an invalid memory address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0728?
The Remote Control Client service in Microsoft's Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.50.2726.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a data packet to TCP port 2702 that causes the server to read or write to an invalid memory address.
How severe is CVE-2004-0728?
CVE-2004-0728 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0728 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0728?
CVE-2004-0728 primarily affects Microsoft Systems Management Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0728?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0728 published?
CVE-2004-0728 was published on 2004-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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