CVE-2003-0908

Name: CVE-2003-0908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-06-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 27.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0908 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 27.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

27.42%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-114.shtml
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526084Patch, Third Party Advisory, US 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 Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-011
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15632
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1046
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0082.html
http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/general/04-0001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-114.shtml
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526084Patch, Third Party Advisory, US 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 Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-011
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15632
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1046

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0908?

How severe is CVE-2003-0908?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0908 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0908?

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