CVE-2003-0661
First published: Thu Sep 04 2003(Updated: )
The NetBT Name Service (NBNS) for NetBIOS in Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 may include random memory in a response to a NBNS query, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =web | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =enterprise_64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| 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-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =standard | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0661?
CVE-2003-0661 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to access sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0661?
To fix CVE-2003-0661, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2003-0661?
CVE-2003-0661 affects Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
What kind of information can be exposed due to CVE-2003-0661?
CVE-2003-0661 may allow remote attackers to obtain random memory contents from the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0661?
While the best practice is to apply the official patch, disable the NetBT Name Service if it is not needed as a temporary workaround for CVE-2003-0661.
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