CVE-2004-0897

CVE-2004-0897 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 43% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The Indexing Service for Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of a message, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0897?
The Indexing Service for Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of a message, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-0897?
CVE-2004-0897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-0897 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 43% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0897?
CVE-2004-0897 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0897?
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-2004-0897 published?
CVE-2004-0897 was published on 2005-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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