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CVE-2003-0353

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in a component of SQL-DMO for Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.5 through 2.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a broadcast request to…

Published Aug 27, 2003microsoftEPSS 21.67%

Overview

CVE-2003-0353 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft data_access_components. It was published on August 27, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in a component of SQL-DMO for Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.5 through 2.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a broadcast request to UDP port 1434.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update data_access_components to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0353?

CVE-2003-0353 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft data_access_components. It was published on August 27, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-0353?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0353?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update data_access_components to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2003-0353?

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