CVE-2003-0659: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 17 2003(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in a function in User32.dll on Windows NT through Server 2003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LB_DIR messages to ListBox or (2) CB_DIR messages to ComboBox controls in a privileged application.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =enterprise | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =enterprise_64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =standard | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =web | |
| 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 XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/967668
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8827
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106631999907035&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106632111408343&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13424
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A340
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A201
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-045
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0659?
CVE-2003-0659 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0659?
To mitigate the vulnerability identified in CVE-2003-0659, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0659?
CVE-2003-0659 affects multiple Windows systems including Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2003-0659?
CVE-2003-0659 allows local users to exploit a buffer overflow, leading to the execution of arbitrary code.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2003-0659?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2003-0659 typically requires local user interaction to trigger the vulnerable controls.
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- canonical/microsoft windows xp
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