CVE-2003-0083: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Mar 28, 2003
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Updated

Apache 1.3 before 1.3.25 and Apache 2.0 before version 2.0.46 does not filter terminal escape sequences from its access logs, which could make it easier for attackers to insert those sequences into terminal emulators containing vulnerabilities related to escape sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0020.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache HTTP Server>=1.3.0<1.3.26
Apache HTTP Server>=2.0.0<2.0.46

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Http Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.25
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Http Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.46

Event History

Mar 28, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Apr 2, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0083?

CVE-2003-0083 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential exploitation through terminal escape sequences.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0083?

To fix CVE-2003-0083, upgrade to Apache version 1.3.25 or later, or version 2.0.46 or later.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2003-0083?

The risks associated with CVE-2003-0083 include the potential for attackers to exploit terminal emulator vulnerabilities by injecting escape sequences.

4

Is CVE-2003-0083 still relevant today?

While CVE-2003-0083 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for systems that have not been updated and continue to run affected versions of Apache.

5

What versions of Apache are affected by CVE-2003-0083?

CVE-2003-0083 affects Apache 1.3 versions prior to 1.3.25 and Apache 2.0 versions prior to 2.0.46.

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