CVE-2003-0004
CVE-2003-0004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the Windows Redirector function in Microsoft Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0004?
- Buffer overflow in the Windows Redirector function in Microsoft Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0004?
- CVE-2003-0004 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0004 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0004?
- CVE-2003-0004 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Xp. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0004?
- 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-2003-0004 published?
- CVE-2003-0004 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0154.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104878038418534&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11260.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6778
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-005
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:home:*:*:*:*:*
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