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CVE-2003-0908

HighPublished

The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a...

Published: Apr 16, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 15, 2004

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

25.9%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that accesses the context sensitive help button in the GUI, as demonstrated using the File Open dialog in the Help window, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0213.

Sources

Microsoft Windows Utility Manager - Local Privilege Escalation (MS04-011)Exploit
Cesar Cerrudo · windows · Apr 15, 2004

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