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CVE-2003-0719

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the Private Communications Transport (PCT) protocol implementation in the Microsoft SSL library, as used in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2 through SP4, XP SP1, Server 20…

Published Jun 1, 2004microsoftEPSS 81.20%

Overview

CVE-2003-0719 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft netmeeting. It was published on June 1, 2004 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 the Private Communications Transport (PCT) protocol implementation in the Microsoft SSL library, as used in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2 through SP4, XP SP1, Server 2003, NetMeeting, Windows 98, and Windows ME, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via PCT 1.0 handshake packets.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update netmeeting 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-2003-0719?

CVE-2003-0719 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft netmeeting. It was published on June 1, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-0719?

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-2003-0719?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update netmeeting 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-2003-0719?

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