CVE-2004-1910

CVE-2004-1910 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Security Check Virus Detection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

rufsi.dll in Symantec Virus Detection allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string to the GetPrivateProfileString function. NOTE: this issue was originally reported as a buffer overflow, but that specific claim is disputed by the vendor, although a crash is acknowledged.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1910?
rufsi.dll in Symantec Virus Detection allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string to the GetPrivateProfileString function. NOTE: this issue was originally reported as a buffer overflow, but that specific claim is disputed by the vendor, although a crash is acknowledged.
How severe is CVE-2004-1910?
CVE-2004-1910 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1910 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1910?
CVE-2004-1910 affects Symantec Security Check Virus Detection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1910?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1910 published?
CVE-2004-1910 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)