CVE-2003-0908: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0908: The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows lo...

The Utility Manager in Microsoft Windows 2000 executes winhlp32.exe with system privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a "Shatter" style attack using a Windows message that accesses the context sensitive help button in the GUI, as demonstrated using the File Open dialog in the Help window, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0213.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Windows 2000 local privilege escalation issue. A logged-in local user could abuse Utility Manager behavior to run code with SYSTEM privileges. It matters mainly where old Windows 2000 hosts still exist in production, labs, embedded systems, or recovery environments. Exposure is likely limited to remaining Windows 2000 systems with local user access. The provided sources do not describe remote network exploitation. Legacy OT, embedded, lab, or forgotten virtual machines are the most plausible business exposure areas. Prioritize this as a legacy-risk cleanup item. It is serious on affected hosts because compromise reaches SYSTEM, but urgency depends on whether Windows 2000 remains in use and who can log in locally. Mitigation focus: Identify any Windows 2000 systems, including embedded and isolated environments.; Review Microsoft MS04-011 guidance for applicable security updates and compensating controls.; Remove or retire Windows 2000 systems where business operations allow..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 06:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 16, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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win2k-utilitymgr-gain-privileges(15632)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
MS04-011CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1046CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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