CVE-2003-0503

UnknownEPSS 6.91%

Last modified

CVE-2003-0503 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the ShellExecute API function of SHELL32.DLL in Windows 2000 before SP4 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long third argument.. EPSS estimates a 6.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the ShellExecute API function of SHELL32.DLL in Windows 2000 before SP4 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long third argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.91%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0503?
Buffer overflow in the ShellExecute API function of SHELL32.DLL in Windows 2000 before SP4 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long third argument.
How severe is CVE-2003-0503?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0503 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0503?
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