Unknown vulnerability in the Graphics Rendering Engine processes of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) Windows Metafile (WMF) or (2) Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image formats that involve "an unchecked buffer."
CVE-2004-0209
NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 62%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 62%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 99.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
November 3, 2004
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (18)
- cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109829067325779&w=2
- cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/806278
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11375
- cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-032
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16581
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17658
- cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1872
- cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2114
- cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2428
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109829067325779&w=2
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/806278
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11375
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-032
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16581
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17658
Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-584✓ verifiedFirst seen Oct 20, 2004
Microsoft Windows (x86) - Metafile '.emf' Heap Overflow (MS04-032)
Open source ↗
Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2004-0209?
CVE-2004-0209 is a none vulnerability published on November 3, 2004. Unknown vulnerability in the Graphics Rendering Engine processes of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) Windows Metafile (WMF) or (2) Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image formats that involve "an unchecked buffer."
When was CVE-2004-0209 disclosed?
CVE-2004-0209 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 3, 2004, with the most recent update on June 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2004-0209 actively exploited?
CVE-2004-0209 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2004-0209?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0209, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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