CVE-2003-0020: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Mar 18, 2003
·
Updated

Apache does not filter terminal escape sequences from its error logs, which could make it easier for attackers to insert those sequences into terminal emulators containing vulnerabilities related to escape sequences.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache HTTP Server>=2.0.0<2.0.49
Apache HTTP Server>=1.3.0<1.3.31

Event History

Mar 18, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0020?

CVE-2003-0020 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to exploit terminal emulators.

2

What versions of Apache are affected by CVE-2003-0020?

CVE-2003-0020 affects Apache HTTP Server versions between 1.3.0 and 1.3.31, and 2.0.0 and 2.0.49.

3

How do I fix CVE-2003-0020?

To fix CVE-2003-0020, upgrade your Apache HTTP Server to a version that is not affected, ideally the latest stable release.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2003-0020?

The potential impacts of CVE-2003-0020 include information disclosure and the possibility of command injection in vulnerable terminal emulators.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2003-0020?

A workaround for CVE-2003-0020 is to sanitize or restrict access to the error logs to prevent exploitation by unauthorized users.

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