Vulnerability Description
The Authenticode capability in Microsoft Windows NT through Server 2003 does not prompt the user to download and install ActiveX controls when the system is low on memory, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without user approval.
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://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/838572PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8830PatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13422
- 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://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/838572PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8830PatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13422
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0660?
CVE-2003-0660 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Authenticode capability in Microsoft Windows NT through Server 2003 does not prompt the user to download and install ActiveX controls when the system is low on memory, which could allow remote att...
How severe is CVE-2003-0660?
CVE-2003-0660 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-2003-0660?
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.