CVE-2003-0906
CVE-2003-0906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the rendering for (1) Windows Metafile (WMF) or (2) Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image formats in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2 through SP4, and XP SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed WMF or EMF image.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0906?
- Buffer overflow in the rendering for (1) Windows Metafile (WMF) or (2) Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image formats in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2 through SP4, and XP SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed WMF or EMF image.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0906?
- CVE-2003-0906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0906 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0906?
- CVE-2003-0906 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0906?
- 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-2003-0906 published?
- CVE-2003-0906 was published on 2004-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/547028
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10120
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-104A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-011
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1064
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A897
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A959
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:fr:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:tablet_pc:*:*:*:*:*
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