CVE-2004-1080

CVE-2004-1080 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The WINS service (wins.exe) on Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations and possibly execute arbitrary code via a modified memory pointer in a WINS replication packet to TCP port 42, aka the "Association Context Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1080?
The WINS service (wins.exe) on Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations and possibly execute arbitrary code via a modified memory pointer in a WINS replication packet to TCP port 42, aka the "Association Context Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2004-1080?
CVE-2004-1080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1080 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1080?
CVE-2004-1080 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1080?
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-2004-1080 published?
CVE-2004-1080 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (37)

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