CVE-2003-0995

CVE-2003-0995 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the Microsoft Message Queue Manager (MSQM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (RPC service crash) via a queue registration request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0995?
Buffer overflow in the Microsoft Message Queue Manager (MSQM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (RPC service crash) via a queue registration request.
How severe is CVE-2003-0995?
CVE-2003-0995 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0995 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0995?
CVE-2003-0995 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0995?
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-2003-0995 published?
CVE-2003-0995 was published on 2004-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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