CVE-2003-0003

CVE-2003-0003 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 45% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the RPC Locator service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an RPC call to the service containing certain parameter information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0003?
Buffer overflow in the RPC Locator service for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code via an RPC call to the service containing certain parameter information.
How severe is CVE-2003-0003?
CVE-2003-0003 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0003 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0003?
CVE-2003-0003 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0003?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0003 published?
CVE-2003-0003 was published on 2003-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (45)

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