CVE-2003-0719

CVE-2003-0719 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Netmeeting with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 83% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the Private Communications Transport (PCT) protocol implementation in the Microsoft SSL library, as used in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2 through SP4, XP SP1, Server 2003, NetMeeting, Windows 98, and Windows ME, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via PCT 1.0 handshake packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0719?
Buffer overflow in the Private Communications Transport (PCT) protocol implementation in the Microsoft SSL library, as used in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2 through SP4, XP SP1, Server 2003, NetMeeting, Windows 98, and Windows ME, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via PCT 1.0 handshake packets.
How severe is CVE-2003-0719?
CVE-2003-0719 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0719 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 83% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0719?
CVE-2003-0719 primarily affects Microsoft Netmeeting. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0719?
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-2003-0719 published?
CVE-2003-0719 was published on 2004-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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