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CVE-2003-0715: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Sep 12 2003(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) interface in the RPCSS Service allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed DCERPC DCOM object activation request packet with modified length fields, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0352 (Blaster/Nachi) and CVE-2003-0528.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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 NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0715?

    CVE-2003-0715 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0715?

    To mitigate CVE-2003-0715, apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0715?

    CVE-2003-0715 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.

  • Can CVE-2003-0715 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0715 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted packets.

  • What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2003-0715?

    CVE-2003-0715 can lead to arbitrary code execution, giving attackers the ability to take control of affected systems.

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