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CVE-2003-0659

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in a function in User32.dll on Windows NT through Server 2003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LB_DIR messages to...

Published: Oct 17, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 15, 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

43.0%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.7%
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 a function in User32.dll on Windows NT through Server 2003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LB_DIR messages to ListBox or (2) CB_DIR messages to ComboBox controls in a privileged application.

Sources

Microsoft Windows - ListBox/ComboBox Control Local (MS03-045)Exploit
xCrZx · windows · Nov 14, 2003
Microsoft ListBox/ComboBox Control - 'User32.dll' Buffer OverrunExploit
Brett Moore · windows · Oct 15, 2003

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