CVE-2003-0903: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 17, 2004
·Updated
Buffer overflow in a component of Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.5 through 2.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed UDP response to a broadcast request.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.5
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.6
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.7
Microsoft Data Access Components=2.8
Event History
Feb 17, 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-2003-0903?
CVE-2003-0903 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0903?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0903, it is recommended to upgrade Microsoft Data Access Components to version 2.8 SP1 or later.
3
What versions of Microsoft Data Access Components are affected by CVE-2003-0903?
CVE-2003-0903 affects Microsoft Data Access Components versions 2.5 through 2.8.
4
Can CVE-2003-0903 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0903 can be exploited remotely via a malformed UDP response to a broadcast request.
5
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2003-0903?
Exploiting CVE-2003-0903 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.