Vulnerability Description
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a on certain Windows systems may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread hang and resource consumption) via a request for a JSP page containing an MS-DOS device name, such as aux.jsp.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 3.0 |
References
- http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/RELEASE-NOTES-3.Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12102
- http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/RELEASE-NOTES-3.Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12102
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0045?
CVE-2003-0045 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a on certain Windows systems may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread hang and resource consumption) via a request for a JSP page containing an MS-DOS...
How severe is CVE-2003-0045?
CVE-2003-0045 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0045?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.