CVE-2003-0192: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2003
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Updated

Apache 2 before 2.0.47, and certain versions of modssl for Apache 1.3, do not properly handle "certain sequences of per-directory renegotiations and the SSLCipherSuite directive being used to upgrade from a weak ciphersuite to a strong one," which could cause Apache to use the weak ciphersuite.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Apache HTTP Server=2.0
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.28
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.32
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.35
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.36
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.37
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.38
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.39
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
Apache HTTP Server=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 2.0.47

Event History

Jul 10, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 18, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0192?

CVE-2003-0192 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0192?

To fix CVE-2003-0192, upgrade Apache HTTP Server to version 2.0.47 or later.

3

What versions of Apache are affected by CVE-2003-0192?

CVE-2003-0192 affects Apache versions 2.0.45 and earlier, as well as certain versions of mod_ssl for Apache 1.3.

4

What impact does CVE-2003-0192 have on Apache users?

CVE-2003-0192 can lead to the usage of weak ciphersuites during renegotiations, decreasing the security of encrypted connections.

5

Is CVE-2003-0192 related to SSL/TLS security?

Yes, CVE-2003-0192 is related to SSL/TLS security due to its impact on the handling of cipher suites.

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