CVE-2003-0470
Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information...
CVE-2003-0470 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Symantec Security Check, published June 28, 2003. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 8.70%, the 95th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 8.70%EPSS, 95th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information Class"), as used for the Symantec Security Check service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to CompareVersionStrings.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Symantec Security Check RuFSI - ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow | 2003-06-23 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information Class"), as used for the Symantec Security Check service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to CompareVersionStrings.
- Record
CVE-2003-0470- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information Class"), as used for the Symantec Security Check service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to CompareVersionStrings.
- Record
CVE-2003-0470- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2003-0464No score
Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information Class"), as used for the Symantec Security Check service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to CompareVersionStrings.
- Record
EUVD-2003-0464- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-hhj4-5xrg-7qr8No score
Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information...
Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information Class"), as used for the Symantec Security Check service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to CompareVersionStrings.
- Record
GHSA-hhj4-5xrg-7qr8- 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
securitytracker.com/id?1007029
securityfocus.com/bid/8008
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=105647537823877&w=2
secunia.com/advisories/9091
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12423
lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-June/006014.html
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/527228
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0470
github.com/advisories/GHSA-hhj4-5xrg-7qr8