CVE-2003-0533 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow in the LSASRV.DLL component of Microsoft Windows, affecting multiple versions including NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious packet that causes the DsRolerUpgradeDownlevelServer function to create excessively long debug entries. With a CVSS score of 7.5 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 99/100, it presents a high severity risk due to its network-based attack vector and potential for complete compromise (confidentiality, integrity, availability). The vulnerability was notably exploited by the Sasser worm and has publicly available exploit code, including Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries, indicating its widespread and historical exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:netmeeting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:fr:*:*:*:* | ||
r2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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