CVE-2003-0711: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 17, 2003
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PCHealth system in the Help and Support Center function in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long query in an HCP URL.

Affected Software

48 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web
Microsoft Windows ME
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=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1

Event History

Oct 17, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Nov 17, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0711?

CVE-2003-0711 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0711?

To fix CVE-2003-0711, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

3

What are the affected systems for CVE-2003-0711?

CVE-2003-0711 affects Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and various versions of Windows NT.

4

Can CVE-2003-0711 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0711 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HCP URL.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0711?

Disabling the Help and Support Center can act as a temporary workaround for CVE-2003-0711 until a fix is applied.

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