CVE-2004-2643
CVE-2004-2643 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Cabarc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Cabarc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Microsoft cabarc allows remote attackers to overwrite files via "../" sequences in file names in a CAB archive.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2643?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in Microsoft cabarc allows remote attackers to overwrite files via "../" sequences in file names in a CAB archive.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2643?
- CVE-2004-2643 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2004-2643 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-2643?
- CVE-2004-2643 affects Microsoft Cabarc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2643?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-2643 published?
- CVE-2004-2643 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-10/0341.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109759710121018&w=2
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0410-exploits/cabarc.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12816
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011626
- http://www.osvdb.org/10714
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11376
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17693
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:cabarc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*