Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2004-0574?

Affected: Exchange Server (Microsoft) versions 2000, 2003; Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows Nt (Microsoft) versions 4.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2004-0574 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2004-0574 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2004-0574?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2004-0574?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2004-0574 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2004-0574

CriticalPublic exploit

The Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) component of Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2000 Server, and Exchange Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via XPAT patterns, possibly related to improper…

Published Nov 3, 2004 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2004-0574 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Exchange Server (Microsoft), Windows 2000 (Microsoft), Windows Nt (Microsoft) and 1 more product.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

64%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

5 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Exchange ServerMicrosoft	2000, 2003	n/a
Windows 2000Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows NtMicrosoft	4.0	n/a
Windows Server 2003Microsoft	r2	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 3, 2004
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

References

advisory20041012 CORE-2004-0802: IIS NNTP Service XPAT Command Vulnerabilities
advisorywin-nntp-bo(17641)
advisorywin-ms04036-patch(17661)
advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:246
advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:4392

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) component of Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2000 Server, and Exchange Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via XPAT patterns, possibly related to improper length validation and an "unchecked buffer,"…
Affected: Exchange Server (Microsoft) versions 2000, 2003; Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows Nt (Microsoft) versions 4.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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