What is the severity of CVE-2003-0009?

CVE-2003-0009 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0009?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0009, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0009?

CVE-2003-0009 affects Microsoft Windows Me and certain versions of Windows XP, including both home and professional editions.

What are the risks of exploiting CVE-2003-0009?

Exploitation of CVE-2003-0009 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the local computer's security settings.

How does CVE-2003-0009 work?

CVE-2003-0009 works by allowing malicious scripts to be executed through specially crafted hcp:// URLs that contain harmful content in the topic parameter.

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CVE-2003-0009

medium

6.8

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 79

7/3/2003

1/9/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0009: XSS

First published: Fri Mar 07 2003(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Help and Support Center for Microsoft Windows Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in the Local Computer security context via an hcp:// URL with the malicious script in the topic parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Me

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0009?
CVE-2003-0009 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0009?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0009, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0009?
CVE-2003-0009 affects Microsoft Windows Me and certain versions of Windows XP, including both home and professional editions.
What are the risks of exploiting CVE-2003-0009?
Exploitation of CVE-2003-0009 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the local computer's security settings.
How does CVE-2003-0009 work?
CVE-2003-0009 works by allowing malicious scripts to be executed through specially crafted hcp:// URLs that contain harmful content in the topic parameter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0009?
CVE-2003-0009 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0009?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0009, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0009?
CVE-2003-0009 affects Microsoft Windows Me and certain versions of Windows XP, including both home and professional editions.
What are the risks of exploiting CVE-2003-0009?
Exploitation of CVE-2003-0009 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the local computer's security settings.
How does CVE-2003-0009 work?
CVE-2003-0009 works by allowing malicious scripts to be executed through specially crafted hcp:// URLs that contain harmful content in the topic parameter.