CVE-2003-0469: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jun 28 2003(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the HTML Converter (HTML32.cnv) on various Windows operating systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via cut-and-paste operation, as demonstrated in Internet Explorer 5.0 using a long "align" argument in an HR tag.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 98SE | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Me | ||
| Microsoft Windows 98 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-June/006067.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-July/006155.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-14.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/823260
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8016
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105639925122961&w=2
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-023
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0469?
CVE-2003-0469 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0469?
To fix CVE-2003-0469, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows operating systems.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2003-0469?
CVE-2003-0469 affects various Windows operating systems, including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows NT 4.0.
Can CVE-2003-0469 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0469 can be exploited remotely through a crafted cut-and-paste operation in Internet Explorer.
What is the primary impact of CVE-2003-0469?
The primary impact of CVE-2003-0469 is a denial of service that could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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