CVE-2004-0978

KRITISCH 10.0CVE-2004-0978 · Published 09/02/2005 · updated 16/06/2026

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
internet explorer microsoft	`= 5.01= 5.5= 6`	No fix yet

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Hrtbeat.ocx (Heartbeat) ActiveX control for Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6, when users who visit online gaming sites that are associated with MSN, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SetupData parameter.

References

marc.info · Issue Tracking
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/673134 · Third Party Advisory
ngssoftware.com/advisories/heartbeatfull.txt · Broken Link
securityfocus.com/bid/11367 · Third Party Advisory
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-038 · Patch
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17714 · Third Party Advisory

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