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CVE-2003-0306

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo...

Published: May 17, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 21, 2003

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

4.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 90.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo parameter.

Sources

Microsoft Windows XP - 'explorer.exe' Local Buffer OverflowExploit
einstein · windows · May 21, 2003

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