CVE-2004-1049

CVE-2004-1049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in the LoadImage API of the USER32 Lib for Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .bmp, .cur, .ico or .ani file with a large image size field, which leads to a buffer overflow, aka the "Cursor and Icon Format Handling Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1049?
Integer overflow in the LoadImage API of the USER32 Lib for Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .bmp, .cur, .ico or .ani file with a large image size field, which leads to a buffer overflow, aka the "Cursor and Icon Format Handling Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2004-1049?
CVE-2004-1049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1049 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1049?
CVE-2004-1049 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1049?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1049 published?
CVE-2004-1049 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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