First published: Fri May 30 2003(Updated: )
The authentication module for Apache 2.0.40 through 2.0.45 on Unix does not properly handle threads safely when using the crypt_r or crypt functions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failed Basic authentication with valid usernames and passwords) when a threaded MPM is used.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apache Http Server | =2.0.40 | |
Apache Http Server | =2.0.41 | |
Apache Http Server | =2.0.42 | |
Apache Http Server | =2.0.43 | |
Apache Http Server | =2.0.44 | |
Apache Http Server | =2.0.45 |
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CVE-2003-0189 has a severity level that may lead to denial of service in affected versions of Apache.
To fix CVE-2003-0189, upgrade to a version of Apache HTTP Server that is not affected, specifically versions after 2.0.45.
CVE-2003-0189 affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.0.40 through 2.0.45.
Yes, CVE-2003-0189 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service.
The symptoms of an exploit for CVE-2003-0189 include failed Basic authentication attempts, even with valid credentials.