CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0908

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code via a 'Shatter' style attack using a Windows message.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version and restrict access to the Utility Manager for local users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that accesses the context sensitive help button in the GUI, as demonstrated using the File Open dialog in the Help window, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0213.

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