CVE-2003-0306 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a folder with a malicious desktop.ini file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0306?
CVE-2003-0306 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 17 May 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0306?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0306?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0306 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-2003-0306 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0306 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp
Sources
Also known as CVE-2003-0351, GHSA-f2c5-3g9c-wcmm.