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CVE-2003-0421

First published: Fri Jul 25 2003(Updated: )

Apple QuickTime / Darwin Streaming Server before 4.1.3f allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an MS-DOS device name (e.g. AUX) in a request to HTTP port 1220, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0502.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Darwin=4.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0421?

    CVE-2003-0421 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a crash of the affected application.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0421?

    To mitigate CVE-2003-0421, upgrade to Apple QuickTime / Darwin Streaming Server version 4.1.3f or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2003-0421?

    CVE-2003-0421 affects Apple Darwin Streaming Server version 4.1.3 and earlier.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2003-0421 involve?

    CVE-2003-0421 facilitates a denial of service attack through specially crafted requests that include an MS-DOS device name.

  • Can CVE-2003-0421 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0421 can be exploited remotely by sending a malicious request to the HTTP port 1220.

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