What is the severity of CVE-2003-0897?

CVE-2003-0897 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0897?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0897, users should apply security updates from Microsoft for Windows XP.

What software is affected by CVE-2003-0897?

CVE-2003-0897 affects the gold version of Microsoft Windows XP.

Who can exploit CVE-2003-0897?

CVE-2003-0897 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected system.

What can attackers do with CVE-2003-0897?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2003-0897 to send specific control messages that may allow them to run arbitrary code in privileged applications.

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CVE-2003-0897

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

25/10/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0897

First published: Sat Oct 25 2003(Updated: )

"Shatter" vulnerability in CommCtl32.dll in Windows XP may allow local users to execute arbitrary code by sending (1) BCM_GETTEXTMARGIN or (2) BCM_SETTEXTMARGIN button control messages to privileged applications.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0897?
CVE-2003-0897 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0897?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0897, users should apply security updates from Microsoft for Windows XP.
What software is affected by CVE-2003-0897?
CVE-2003-0897 affects the gold version of Microsoft Windows XP.
Who can exploit CVE-2003-0897?
CVE-2003-0897 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected system.
What can attackers do with CVE-2003-0897?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2003-0897 to send specific control messages that may allow them to run arbitrary code in privileged applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0897?
CVE-2003-0897 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0897?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0897, users should apply security updates from Microsoft for Windows XP.
What software is affected by CVE-2003-0897?
CVE-2003-0897 affects the gold version of Microsoft Windows XP.
Who can exploit CVE-2003-0897?
CVE-2003-0897 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected system.
What can attackers do with CVE-2003-0897?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2003-0897 to send specific control messages that may allow them to run arbitrary code in privileged applications.