CVE-2003-0822
CVE-2003-0822 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Frontpage Server Extensions 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 83% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Frontpage Server Extensions
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the debug functionality in fp30reg.dll of Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (FPSE) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted chunked encoded request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0822?
- Buffer overflow in the debug functionality in fp30reg.dll of Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (FPSE) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted chunked encoded request.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0822?
- CVE-2003-0822 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0822 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-2003-0822?
- CVE-2003-0822 primarily affects Microsoft Frontpage Server Extensions. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0822?
- 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-2003-0822 published?
- CVE-2003-0822 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106865318904055&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106862654906759&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10195
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/279156
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-051
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13674
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A364
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A366
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A367
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A699
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A743
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage_server_extensions:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage_server_extensions:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sharepoint_team_services:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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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