CVE-2003-0825: Input Validation

Published Mar 3, 2004
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Updated

The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) for Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and possibly Windows NT and Server 2000, does not properly validate the length of certain packets, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

34 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=web
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=r2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=standard
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5

Remediation

Event History

Mar 3, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0825?

CVE-2003-0825 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and possibly allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0825?

To fix CVE-2003-0825, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2003-0825?

CVE-2003-0825 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows NT, and Windows 2000.

4

Can CVE-2003-0825 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0825 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to launch denial of service attacks.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2003-0825?

The potential impacts of CVE-2003-0825 include service disruptions and unauthorized execution of malicious code.

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