CVE-2003-0003

Name: CVE-2003-0003
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-02-07T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 45.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0003 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the RPC Locator service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an RPC call to the service containing certain parameter information.. EPSS estimates a 45.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the RPC Locator service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an RPC call to the service containing certain parameter information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

45.45%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000 Terminal Services	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104394414713415&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=104393588232166&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-03.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/610986Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6666Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-001
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11132Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A103Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104394414713415&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=104393588232166&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-03.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/610986Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6666Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-001
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11132Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A103Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0003?

How severe is CVE-2003-0003?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0003 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 45.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0003?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2003-0003?

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Source: NVD / NIST