CVE-2003-0004 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Windows Redirector, requiring a security patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0004?
CVE-2003-0004 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the Windows Redirector function in Microsoft Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0004?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0004?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0004 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0004 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0004 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q9mc-ghc5-mv47.