CVE-2003-0661

Description

The NetBT Name Service (NBNS) for NetBIOS in Windows NT 4.0, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 may include random memory in a response to a NBNS query, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 23.80% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3483	vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-034	vendor advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/989932	third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0661?: CVE-2003-0661 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0661?: To fix CVE-2003-0661, 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-2003-0661 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-0661 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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