CVE-2003-0824: Unknown vulnerability in the SmartHTML interpreter (shtml.dll) in Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions 200...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Microsoft web server component issue that can let a remote attacker make affected FrontPage or SharePoint Team Services responses fail. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether these retired components still exist and are reachable. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions 2000 or 2002, or Microsoft SharePoint Team Services 2002. Risk is higher if those components are reachable by untrusted users. Modern systems without these obsolete components are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected components are internet-facing or business-critical. If any affected service remains reachable, prioritize containment and vendor-guided remediation because the impact is service disruption and the software is obsolete. Mitigation focus: Inventory servers for FrontPage Server Extensions 2000/2002 and SharePoint Team Services 2002.; Review Microsoft MS03-051 and apply vendor-provided updates or workarounds where applicable.; Retire or isolate obsolete FPSE and SharePoint Team Services deployments..

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Jun 30, 2026, 07:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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