CVE-2003-0904: Infoleak
First published: Thu Jan 08 2004(Updated: )
Microsoft Exchange 2003 and Outlook Web Access (OWA), when configured to use NTLM authentication, does not properly reuse HTTP connections, which can cause OWA users to view mailboxes of other users when Kerberos has been disabled as an authentication method for IIS 6.0, e.g. when SharePoint Services 2.0 is installed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Sharepoint Services | =2.0 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10615
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/530660
- http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/support/e2k3owa.asp
- http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0311&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&P=9281
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9118
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9409
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-002
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13869
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A477
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0904?
CVE-2003-0904 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows improper access to user mailboxes.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0904?
To fix CVE-2003-0904, ensure that Kerberos authentication is enabled and configure proper IIS settings.
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0904?
CVE-2003-0904 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Outlook Web Access, and certain versions of Windows Server 2003.
What is the impact of CVE-2003-0904?
The impact of CVE-2003-0904 includes the potential for unauthorized users to access or view mailboxes of other users.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0904?
A possible workaround for CVE-2003-0904 is to disable NTLM authentication and exclusively utilize Kerberos for authentication.
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