CVE-2003-1407 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in cmd.exe using a long pathname argument.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-1407?
CVE-2003-1407 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt, published on 20 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in cmd.exe in Windows NT 4.0 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname argument to the cd command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1407?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1407?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1407 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-2003-1407 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1407 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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- CVE-1999-0119 Windows NT 4.0 beta allows users to read and delete shares.
- CVE-1999-0226 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-1999-0285 Denial of service in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2v6g-rfjx-x852.