Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in a logging function for Windows Workstation Service (WKSSVC.DLL) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via RPC calls that cause long entries to be written to a debug log file ("NetSetup.LOG"), as demonstrated using the NetAddAlternateComputerName API.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106859247713009&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106865197102041&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-28.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20040129-ms03-049.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/567620PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9011ExploitPatchVendor 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=106859247713009&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106865197102041&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-28.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20040129-ms03-049.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/567620PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9011ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0812?
CVE-2003-0812 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in a logging function for Windows Workstation Service (WKSSVC.DLL) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via RPC calls that cause long entries to be written to ...
How severe is CVE-2003-0812?
CVE-2003-0812 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-2003-0812?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Xp.