CVE-2003-1448: High severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2003
·Updated
Memory leak in the Windows 2000 kernel allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SMB request hang) via a NetBIOS continuation packet.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Event History
Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 23, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1448?
CVE-2003-1448 is considered a moderate to high severity vulnerability as it can lead to a denial of service by causing the system to hang.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-1448?
To fix CVE-2003-1448, it is advised to apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for Windows 2000.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-1448?
CVE-2003-1448 affects all versions of Windows 2000, including those with service packs SP1, SP2, and SP3.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2003-1448 involve?
CVE-2003-1448 involves a remote denial of service attack that exploits a memory leak in the Windows 2000 kernel.
5
Can CVE-2003-1448 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-1448 can be exploited remotely through SMB requests that include NetBIOS continuation packets.