CVE-2003-0353

CVE-2003-0353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Data Access Components with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in a component of SQL-DMO for Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.5 through 2.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a broadcast request to UDP port 1434.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0353?
Buffer overflow in a component of SQL-DMO for Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.5 through 2.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a broadcast request to UDP port 1434.
How severe is CVE-2003-0353?
CVE-2003-0353 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0353 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0353?
CVE-2003-0353 primarily affects Microsoft Data Access Components. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0353?
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-2003-0353 published?
CVE-2003-0353 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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