CVE-2003-0345: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 10, 2003
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the SMB capability for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, and NT allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an SMB packet that specifies a smaller buffer length than is required.

Affected Software

42 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows XP

Remediation

Event History

Jul 10, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 18, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0345?

CVE-2003-0345 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0345?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0345, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2003-0345?

CVE-2003-0345 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT with various specific service packs.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2003-0345 enable?

CVE-2003-0345 allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow, potentially leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

5

Is CVE-2003-0345 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2003-0345 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited over the network without physical access to the system.

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