CVE-2003-0659

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in a function in User32.dll on Windows NT through Server 2003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LB_DIR messages to ListBox or (2) CB_DIR messages to ComboBox controls in a privileged application.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 87.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 17, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (18)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106631999907035&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106632111408343&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/967668
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8827
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-045
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13424
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A201
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A340
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106631999907035&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106632111408343&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/967668
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8827
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-045

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-122✓ verified
First seen Nov 14, 2003
Microsoft Windows - ListBox/ComboBox Control Local (MS03-045)
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Exploit-DBEDB-23255✓ verified
First seen Oct 15, 2003
Microsoft ListBox/ComboBox Control - 'User32.dll' Buffer Overrun
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0659?

CVE-2003-0659 is a none vulnerability published on November 17, 2003. Buffer overflow in a function in User32.dll on Windows NT through Server 2003 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LBDIR messages to ListBox or (2) CBDIR messages to ComboBox controls in a privileged application.

When was CVE-2003-0659 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0659 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 17, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-0659 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0659 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 87.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0659?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0659, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2003-0659

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