CVE-2003-0806 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Windows logon process on domain members.

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-2003-0806?

CVE-2003-0806 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

Buffer overflow in the Windows logon process (winlogon) in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2 through SP4, and XP SP1, when a member of a domain, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0806?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Nt, Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0806?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0806 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-2003-0806 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0806 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-35rr-w5p6-529c.

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