CVE-2004-1649 json
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Msinfo32.exe might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in the msinfo_file command…
published 2004-08-31 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-1643
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.4%
- EPSS 2.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Msinfo32.exe might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in the msinfo_file command line parameter. NOTE: this issue might not cross security boundaries, so it may be REJECTED in the future.
Exploit prediction
2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- lists.grok.org.uk http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-August/025902.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-August/025902.html
mailing-list, exploit, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/17153
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=109413415205017&w=2
mailing-list
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marc.info
/?l=full-disclosure&m=109391133831787&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-1649
- NVD CVE-2004-1649
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