CVE-2004-0848

CVE-2004-0848 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a link with a URL file location containing long inputs after (1) "%00 (null byte) in .doc filenames or (2) "%0a" (carriage return) in .rtf filenames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0848?
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a link with a URL file location containing long inputs after (1) "%00 (null byte) in .doc filenames or (2) "%0a" (carriage return) in .rtf filenames.
How severe is CVE-2004-0848?
CVE-2004-0848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0848 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0848?
CVE-2004-0848 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0848?
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-2004-0848 published?
CVE-2004-0848 was published on 2005-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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