CVE-2003-0717

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The Messenger Service for Windows NT through Server 2003 does not properly verify the length of the message, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 17, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (16)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106666713812158&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106632188709562&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575892
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8826
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-043
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A213
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A268
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106666713812158&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=106632188709562&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/575892
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8826
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-043
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A213

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Publicly available exploits

(4 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-385✓ verified
First seen Aug 8, 2004
Microsoft Messenger (Linux) - Denial of Service (MS03-043)
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Exploit-DBEDB-135✓ verified
First seen Dec 16, 2003
Microsoft Windows Messenger Service (French) - Remote (MS03-043)
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Exploit-DBEDB-23247✓ verified
First seen Oct 25, 2003
Microsoft Windows XP/2000 - Messenger Service Buffer Overrun (MS03-043)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-111✓ verified
First seen Oct 18, 2003
Microsoft Windows Messenger Service - Denial of Service (MS03-043)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0717?

CVE-2003-0717 is a none vulnerability published on November 17, 2003. The Messenger Service for Windows NT through Server 2003 does not properly verify the length of the message, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.

When was CVE-2003-0717 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0717 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-2003-0717 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0717 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0717?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0717, 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-2003-0717

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