CVE-2003-0530 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the BR549.DLL ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious site.
- 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-2003-0530?
CVE-2003-0530 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, published on 22 Aug 2003. 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
Buffer overflow in the BR549.DLL ActiveX control for Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3 through 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0530?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0530?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0530 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-2003-0530 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0530 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-448j-gvfm-336h.