CVE-2003-0662: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0662: Buffer overflow in Troubleshooter ActiveX Control (Tshoot.ocx) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier al...

Buffer overflow in Troubleshooter ActiveX Control (Tshoot.ocx) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML document with a long argument to the RunQuery2 method.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2003-0662 is a remote code execution risk in Microsoft Windows 2000 Troubleshooter ActiveX Control. A malicious HTML document can trigger a buffer overflow through the control. Business urgency depends on whether any Windows 2000 systems remain in use or reachable through legacy browsing workflows. Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows 2000 environments where the Troubleshooter ActiveX Control is present and untrusted HTML may be rendered. Modern supported Windows versions are not identified as affected in the supplied bundle. Treat this as a legacy-system exposure issue. If Windows 2000 is absent, practical risk is low. If present, prioritize isolation or retirement because the vulnerability permits arbitrary code execution and the platform is far beyond normal support expectations. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Windows 2000 SP4 or earlier systems still present.; Review Microsoft MS03-042 and apply vendor-recommended updates or controls.; Remove, isolate, or retire affected legacy Windows systems where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 08:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 17, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS03-042CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:237CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
win2k-local-troubleshooter-bo(13423)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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