CVE-2003-0908
The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which...
CVE-2003-0908 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Microsoft Windows 2000, published April 16, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 25.9%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 25.9%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that accesses the context sensitive help button in the GUI, as demonstrated using the File Open dialog in the Help window, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0213.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows Utility Manager - Local Privilege Escalation (MS04-011) | 2004-04-15 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that accesses the context sensitive help button in the GUI, as demonstrated using the File Open dialog in the Help window, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0213.
- Record
CVE-2003-0908- 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
The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that accesses the context sensitive help button in the GUI, as demonstrated using the File Open dialog in the Help window, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0213.
- Record
CVE-2003-0908- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2003-0898No score
The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that accesses the context sensitive help button in the GUI, as demonstrated using the File Open dialog in the Help window, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0213.
- Record
EUVD-2003-0898- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wwxr-4g98-3vf6No score
The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which...
The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that accesses the context sensitive help button in the GUI, as demonstrated using the File Open dialog in the Help window, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0213.
- Record
GHSA-wwxr-4g98-3vf6- 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
securityfocus.com/bid/10124
ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-114.shtml
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15632
appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/general/04-0001.html
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-011
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526084
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us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-104A.html
securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5LP0C2ACKU.html
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q1/0082.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1046
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0908
github.com/advisories/GHSA-wwxr-4g98-3vf6