Microsoft · Windows 2000 · CVE-2004-0212
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Internet Explorer 6 on Windows NT 4.0
**Description**
A stack-based buffer overflow issue allows local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .job file containing long parameters. This can be exploited by accessing a .job file on an anonymous share using Internet Explorer.
**Recommendations**
For Windows 2000, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows XP, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Internet Explorer 6 on Windows NT 4.0, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to .job files on anonymous shares to minimize the risk of exploitation.