CVE-2003-0111

Name: CVE-2003-0111
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-05-05T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 41.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0111 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ByteCode Verifier component of Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) build 5.0.3809 and earlier, as used in Windows and Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to bypass security checks and execute arbitrary code via a malicious Java applet, aka "Flaw in Microsoft VM Could Enable System Compromise.". EPSS estimates a 41.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ByteCode Verifier component of Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) build 5.0.3809 and earlier, as used in Windows and Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to bypass security checks and execute arbitrary code via a malicious Java applet, aka "Flaw in Microsoft VM Could Enable System Compromise."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

41.21%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3802
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3805
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3809
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000 Terminal Services	All versions

References

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11751.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/447569Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-011
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A136
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11751.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/447569Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-011
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A136

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0111?

How severe is CVE-2003-0111?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0111 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 41.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0111?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST