CVE-2003-0525: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0525: The getCanonicalPath function in Windows NT 4.0 may free memory that it does not own and cause heap corrupt...

The getCanonicalPath function in Windows NT 4.0 may free memory that it does not own and cause heap corruption, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via requests that cause a long file name to be passed to getCanonicalPath, as demonstrated on the IBM JVM using a long string to the java.io.getCanonicalPath Java method.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Windows NT 4.0 denial-of-service issue. Long filename handling in getCanonicalPath could corrupt heap memory and crash affected software, demonstrated through IBM JVM path canonicalization. The cited record does not show data theft, privilege escalation, or active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible in legacy Windows NT 4.0 environments, especially applications or JVM workloads processing untrusted or unusually long file paths. Modern systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize only if Windows NT 4.0 or dependent legacy JVM services remain in production. For most organizations this is a legacy hygiene issue; for exposed legacy systems, service crashes could still cause operational disruption. Mitigation focus: Inventory and isolate any remaining Windows NT 4.0 systems.; Review Microsoft MS03-029 and IBM guidance for supported remediation.; Limit untrusted input that reaches filename canonicalization on legacy systems..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 09:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 25, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS03-029CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:319CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
winnt-file-management-dos(12701)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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