CVE-2003-0813: Race Condition
A multi-threaded race condition in the Windows RPC DCOM functionality with the MS03-039 patch installed allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or reboot) by causing two threads to process the same RPC request, which causes one thread to use memory after it has been freed, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0352 (Blaster/Nachi), CVE-2003-0715, and CVE-2003-0528, and as demonstrated by certain exploits against those vulnerabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0813?
CVE-2003-0813 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0813?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0813, apply the relevant security updates from Microsoft that address the multi-threaded race condition in Windows RPC DCOM.
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0813?
CVE-2003-0813 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows NT 4.0 and Windows XP with specified service packs.
Can CVE-2003-0813 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0813 can be exploited remotely by attackers to trigger a denial of service condition.
What is the impact of CVE-2003-0813 on a system?
The impact of CVE-2003-0813 is the potential for system crashes or reboots caused by the exploitation of the vulnerability.