CVE-2003-0009 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script in the Local Computer security context via a malicious hcp:// URL in Windows Me Help Center.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0009?
CVE-2003-0009 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Me, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Help and Support Center for Microsoft Windows Me allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script in the Local Computer security context via an hcp:// URL with the malicious script in the topic parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0009?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0009 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2003-0009 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0009 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Me
Sources
Also known as GHSA-38g3-w7mj-hw2f.