CVE-2003-0818: Integer Overflow

Published Feb 11, 2004
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Updated

Multiple integer overflows in Microsoft ASN.1 library (MSASN1.DLL), as used in LSASS.EXE, CRYPT32.DLL, and other Microsoft executables and libraries on Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via ASN.1 BER encodings with (1) very large length fields that cause arbitrary heap data to be overwritten, or (2) modified bit strings.

Affected Software

38 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
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-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1

Event History

Feb 11, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0818?

CVE-2003-0818 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0818?

To fix CVE-2003-0818, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2003-0818?

CVE-2003-0818 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP among other associated libraries.

4

Can CVE-2003-0818 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0818 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted ASN.1 BER encodings.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0818?

While the best solution is to apply updates, disabling or restricting services that utilize the affected libraries may serve as a temporary workaround.

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