CVE-2003-1544
First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )
Unrestricted critical resource lock in Terminal Services for Windows 2000 before SP4 and Windows XP allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (reboot) by obtaining a read lock on msgina.dll, which prevents msgina.dll from being loaded.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/308059
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/308164
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/815225/en-us
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6672
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005986
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7959
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3654
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11816
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11141
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1544?
CVE-2003-1544 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service by rebooting the system.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1544?
To mitigate CVE-2003-1544, it is essential to upgrade to Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later.
What does CVE-2003-1544 affect?
CVE-2003-1544 affects Windows 2000 before Service Pack 4 and Windows XP.
Can CVE-2003-1544 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-1544 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.
What is the impact of CVE-2003-1544?
The impact of CVE-2003-1544 is a denial of service that prevents msgina.dll from being loaded, causing system instability.
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