Vulnerability Description
The getCanonicalPath function in Windows NT 4.0 may free memory that it does not own and cause heap corruption, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via requests that cause a long file name to be passed to getCanonicalPath, as demonstrated on the IBM JVM using a long string to the java.io.getCanonicalPath Java method.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
References
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a072303-1.txtVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12701
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a072303-1.txtVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12701
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0525?
CVE-2003-0525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The getCanonicalPath function in Windows NT 4.0 may free memory that it does not own and cause heap corruption, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via requests that cause a lo...
How severe is CVE-2003-0525?
CVE-2003-0525 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Nt.