CVE-2003-0054: High severity Apple Darwin Streaming Server vulnerability

Published Mar 7, 2003
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Updated

Apple Darwin Streaming Administration Server 4.1.2 and QuickTime Streaming Server 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute certain code via a request to port 7070 with the script in an argument to the rtsp DESCRIBE method, which is inserted into a log file and executed when the log is viewed using a browser.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple Darwin Streaming Server=4.1.2
Apple Quicktime Streaming Server=4.1.1

Event History

Mar 7, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0054?

CVE-2003-0054 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0054?

To fix CVE-2003-0054, update the affected Apple Darwin Streaming Administration Server and QuickTime Streaming Server to their latest versions.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2003-0054?

CVE-2003-0054 affects Apple Darwin Streaming Server version 4.1.2 and QuickTime Streaming Server version 4.1.1.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2003-0054?

CVE-2003-0054 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server through specially crafted requests.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0054 if I cannot update the software?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2003-0054 is to restrict access to port 7070 to trusted IP addresses only.

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