Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the HTML Converter (HTML32.cnv) on various Windows operating systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via cut-and-paste operation, as demonstrated in Internet Explorer 5.0 using a long "align" argument in an HR tag.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | 64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-July/006155.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-June/006067.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105639925122961&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-14.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/823260US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8016
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-02
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-July/006155.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-June/006067.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105639925122961&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-14.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/823260US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8016
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0469?
CVE-2003-0469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the HTML Converter (HTML32.cnv) on various Windows operating systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via cut-and-pas...
How severe is CVE-2003-0469?
CVE-2003-0469 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0469?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se, Microsoft Windows Me.