Description
The Indexing Service for Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003 does not properly validate the length of a message, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
Product(s):
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server R2
- Microsoft Windows XP Gold
- Microsoft windows xp_gold
- Microsoft Windows XP Gold Professional Edition
- Microsoft Windows Xp - Gold Professional Edition on X64
- Microsoft Windows XP (gold) 64-Bit Edition for Itanium systems, Version 2002
- Microsoft Windows XP (gold) 64-Bit Edition, Version 2003
- Microsoft windows xp_gold embedded
- Microsoft Windows XP (gold) Home Edition
- Microsoft windows xp_gold media_center
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional Gold
- Microsoft windows xp_gold tablet_pc
- Microsoft Windows XP (gold) x64 (64-bit)
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-0897, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-0897 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.