CVE-2003-0245: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published May 30, 2003
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Updated

Vulnerability in the aprpsprintf function in the Apache Portable Runtime (APR) library for Apache 2.0.37 through 2.0.45 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long strings, as demonstrated using XML objects to moddav, and possibly other vectors.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.42
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.37
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.44
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.39
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.41
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.38
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.45
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.40
Apache HTTP Server=2.0.43

Event History

May 30, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jun 9, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0245?

CVE-2003-0245 has a high severity as it can lead to denial of service and potential remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0245?

To fix CVE-2003-0245, you should upgrade your Apache HTTP Server to a patched version beyond 2.0.45.

3

What are the affected versions of CVE-2003-0245?

CVE-2003-0245 affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.0.37 through 2.0.45.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0245?

CVE-2003-0245 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability that can cause denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2003-0245 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0245 can be exploited remotely by attackers using long strings to trigger the vulnerability.

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