# CVE-2003-0660: The Authenticode capability in Microsoft Windows NT through Server 2003 does not prompt the user to download and install ActiveX controls wh

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2003-10-17 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Authenticode capability in Microsoft Windows NT through Server 2003 does not prompt the user to download and install ActiveX controls when the system is low on memory, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without user approval.

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## References

- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-27.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13422
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/838572
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8830
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-041
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A198
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A185

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