How severe is CVE-2004-2179?

CVE-2004-2179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2179?

CVE-2004-2179 primarily affects Microsoft Frontpage. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2179?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2179 published?

CVE-2004-2179 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2179

CVE-2004-2179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Frontpage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Frontpage
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

asycpict.dll, as used in Microsoft products such as Front Page 97 and 98, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a JPEG image with maximum height and width values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2179?: asycpict.dll, as used in Microsoft products such as Front Page 97 and 98, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a JPEG image with maximum height and width values.
How severe is CVE-2004-2179?: CVE-2004-2179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2179?: CVE-2004-2179 primarily affects Microsoft Frontpage. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2179 published?: CVE-2004-2179 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage:97:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage:98:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:3.0.1:*:windows_95:*:*:*:*:*

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