Vulnerability Description
Sun ONE (aka iPlanet) Web Server 6 on Windows, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, uses a logging format that does not identify whether a dotted quad represents an unresolved IP address, which allows remote attackers to spoof IP addresses via crafted DNS responses containing numerical top-level domains, as demonstrated by a forged 123.123.123.123 domain name, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | One Web Server | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313867Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313867Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1579?
CVE-2003-1579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Sun ONE (aka iPlanet) Web Server 6 on Windows, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, uses a logging format that does not identify whether a dotted quad represents an unresolved IP ad...
How severe is CVE-2003-1579?
CVE-2003-1579 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun One Web Server, Microsoft Windows.