Vulnerability Description
The Messenger Service for Windows NT through Server 2003 does not properly verify the length of the message, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106666713812158&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106632188709562&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575892PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8826ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-04
- 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=106666713812158&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106632188709562&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575892PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8826ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0717?
CVE-2003-0717 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Messenger Service for Windows NT through Server 2003 does not properly verify the length of the message, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
How severe is CVE-2003-0717?
CVE-2003-0717 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-2003-0717?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows Nt, Microsoft Windows Xp.