CVE-2004-1910 json
rufsi.dll in Symantec Virus Detection allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string to the GetPrivateProfi…
published 2004-12-31 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-1903
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.8%
- EPSS 3.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-23919)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-23919 Symantec Security Check Virus Detection - COM Object Denial of Service dos, 2004-04-07
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10069 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/10069
vdb-entry, exploit
-
lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-April/019891.html
mailing-list
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=108143485021721&w=2
mailing-list
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/15778
vdb-entry
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=108136901406896&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-1910
- NVD CVE-2004-1910
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