CVE-2003-1342: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Information Server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
·
Updated

Trend Micro Virus Control System (TVCS) 1.8 running with IIS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) in IIS via multiple URL requests for ActiveSupport.exe.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Internet Information Server=3.0
Microsoft Internet Information Server=4.0
Trend Micro Virus Control System=1.8
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Internet Information Server=3.0
Microsoft Internet Information Server=4.0
Trend Micro Virus Control System=1.8

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 14, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1342?

CVE-2003-1342 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a denial of service in IIS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1342?

To fix CVE-2003-1342, upgrade to a patched version of Trend Micro Virus Control System that resolves the active memory consumption issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2003-1342?

CVE-2003-1342 specifically affects Trend Micro Virus Control System version 1.8 running on IIS.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2003-1342 involve?

CVE-2003-1342 involves a denial of service attack that can be executed by sending multiple URL requests to ActiveSupport.exe.

5

Can CVE-2003-1342 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-1342 can be exploited remotely by attackers, making it critical to address.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203