CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0842

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A 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.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to server takeover and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update mod_gzip to the latest version and disable debug mode to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS