CVE-2003-1577: XSS
Sun ONE (aka iPlanet) Web Server 4.1 through SP12 and 6.0 through SP5, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files, and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks involving the iPlanet Log Analyzer, via an HTTP request in conjunction with a crafted DNS response, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1315 and CVE-2002-1316.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1577?
CVE-2003-1577 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary content into log files.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1577?
To mitigate CVE-2003-1577, disable DNS resolution for client IP addresses in Sun ONE Web Server configurations.
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-1577?
CVE-2003-1577 affects Sun ONE Web Server versions 4.1 (up to SP12) and 6.0 (up to SP5).
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2003-1577?
Exploitation of CVE-2003-1577 can lead to the injection of malicious scripts, resulting in cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-1577?
There are no direct patches for CVE-2003-1577, but updating to a newer version or disabling DNS resolution can effectively mitigate the risk.