CVE-2003-0003: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 07 2003(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the RPC Locator service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an RPC call to the service containing certain parameter information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-03.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/610986
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6666
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104394414713415&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=104393588232166&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A103
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11132
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-001
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0003?
CVE-2003-0003 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0003?
To fix CVE-2003-0003, apply the specific patches released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2003-0003?
CVE-2003-0003 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP across their various service packs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0003?
CVE-2003-0003 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the RPC Locator service.
Can CVE-2003-0003 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2003-0003 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
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