First published: Fri Apr 16 2004(Updated: )
The NtSetLdtEntries function in the programming interface for the Local Descriptor Table (LDT) in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 allows local attackers to gain access to kernel memory and execute arbitrary code via an expand-down data segment descriptor descriptor that points to protected memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
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CVE-2003-0910 has a high severity due to the potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code in kernel memory.
To fix CVE-2003-0910, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000.
CVE-2003-0910 affects users running Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000.
CVE-2003-0910 enables local attackers to gain unauthorized access to kernel memory.
CVE-2003-0910 was disclosed in 2003.