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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2003-0842

Stack-based buffer overflow in mod_gzip_printf for mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, and possibly later official versions, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v...

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in mod_gzip_printf for mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, and possibly later official versions, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a GET request with an "Accept-Encoding: gzip" header.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Dag Apt RepositoryMod Gzip1.3.26.1a

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2003-0842?

CVE-2003-0842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in mod_gzip_printf for mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, and possibly later official versions, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v...

How severe is CVE-2003-0842?

CVE-2003-0842 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0842?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dag Apt Repository Mod Gzip.