CVE-2004-0899

CVE-2004-0899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The DHCP Server service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server and Terminal Server Edition, with DHCP logging enabled, does not properly validate the length of certain messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed DHCP message, aka "Logging Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0899?
The DHCP Server service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server and Terminal Server Edition, with DHCP logging enabled, does not properly validate the length of certain messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed DHCP message, aka "Logging Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2004-0899?
CVE-2004-0899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0899 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0899?
CVE-2004-0899 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Nt. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0899?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0899 published?
CVE-2004-0899 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (40)

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