CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0659

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in a function in User32.dll on Windows NT through Server 2003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long LB_DIR messages to ListBox or CB_DIR messages to ComboBox controls in a privileged application.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may allow local users to execute malicious code, posing a serious threat to the integrity and security of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the operating system to the latest version and restrict access to privileged applications to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in a function in User32.dll on Windows NT through Server 2003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LB_DIR messages to ListBox or (2) CB_DIR messages to ComboBox controls in a privileged application.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS