CVE-2003-0533 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Windows LSASS service, as exploited by the Sasser worm.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0533?
CVE-2003-0533 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 16 Apr 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in certain Active Directory service functions in LSASRV.DLL of the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2 through SP4, XP SP1, Server 2003, NetMeeting, Windows 98, and Windows ME, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet that causes the DsRolerUpgradeDownlevelServer function to create long debug entries for the DCPROMO.LOG log file, as exploited by the Sasser worm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0533?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Netmeeting, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows Nt and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0533?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0533 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-2003-0533 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0533 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36fg-2gj3-qpvv.