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CVE-2003-0822

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the debug functionality in fp30reg.dll of Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (FPSE) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted chunked encod…

Published Dec 15, 2003microsoftEPSS 83.03%

Overview

CVE-2003-0822 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft frontpage_server_extensions. It was published on December 15, 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 the debug functionality in fp30reg.dll of Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (FPSE) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted chunked encoded request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update frontpage_server_extensions 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-2003-0822?

CVE-2003-0822 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft frontpage_server_extensions. It was published on December 15, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-0822?

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-2003-0822?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update frontpage_server_extensions 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.

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