Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in a function in User32.dll on Windows NT through Server 2003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LB_DIR messages to ListBox or (2) CB_DIR messages to ComboBox controls in a privileged application.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106631999907035&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106632111408343&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/967668PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8827PatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13424
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106631999907035&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106632111408343&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/967668PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8827PatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0659?
CVE-2003-0659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in a function in User32.dll on Windows NT through Server 2003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LB_DIR messages to ListBox or (2) CB_DIR messages to ComboBox co...
How severe is CVE-2003-0659?
CVE-2003-0659 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-2003-0659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Nt, Microsoft Windows Xp.