CVE-2003-0306
Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the...
CVE-2003-0306 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Microsoft Windows Xp, published May 17, 2003. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.04%, the 90th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 4.04%EPSS, 90th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo parameter.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP - 'explorer.exe' Local Buffer Overflow | 2003-05-21 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo parameter.
- Record
CVE-2003-0306- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo parameter.
- Record
CVE-2003-0306- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2003-0301No score
Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo parameter.
- Record
EUVD-2003-0301- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-f2c5-3g9c-wcmmNo score
Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the...
Buffer overflow in EXPLORER.EXE on Windows XP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the XP user via a desktop.ini file with a long .ShellClassInfo parameter.
- Record
GHSA-f2c5-3g9c-wcmm- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-027
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=105284486526310&w=2
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3095
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0306
github.com/advisories/GHSA-f2c5-3g9c-wcmm