CVE-2003-0227

Description

The logging capability for unicast and multicast transmissions in the ISAPI extension for Microsoft Windows Media Services in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and 2000, nsiislog.dll, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in Internet Information Server (IIS) and execute arbitrary code via a certain network request.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 48.65% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A966 vdb entry third party advisory signature
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105427615626177&w=2 issue tracking mailing list third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-019 vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=105421176432011&w=2 issue tracking mailing list third party advisory
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=105421127531558&w=2 issue tracking mailing list third party advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A936 vdb entry third party advisory signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0227?
CVE-2003-0227 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0227?
To fix CVE-2003-0227, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0227 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2003-0227 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~49% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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