Vulnerability Description
The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that accesses the context sensitive help button in the GUI, as demonstrated using the File Open dialog in the Help window, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0213.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0082.html
- http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/general/04-0001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-114.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526084PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5LP0C2ACKU.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10124
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-104A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15632
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0082.html
- http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/general/04-0001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-114.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526084PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5LP0C2ACKU.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0908?
CVE-2003-0908 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that...
How severe is CVE-2003-0908?
CVE-2003-0908 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-2003-0908?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000.