CVE-2003-0009: XSS

Published Mar 7, 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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows ME

Remediation

Event History

Mar 7, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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