Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo parameter.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105284486526310&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105301349925036&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=105241032526289&w=2
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105284486526310&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105301349925036&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=105241032526289&w=2
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0306?
CVE-2003-0306 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo parameter.
How severe is CVE-2003-0306?
CVE-2003-0306 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0306?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Xp.