CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1171

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2003-1171 involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the sec_filter_out function in mod_security versions 1.7RC1 through 1.7.1 in Apache 2. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a server-side script that sends a large amount of data.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially taking control of the server. This poses a serious threat to the integrity and availability of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update mod_security to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and limiting the amount of data sent by server-side scripts is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the sec_filter_out function in mod_security 1.7RC1 through 1.7.1 in Apache 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a server side script that sends a large amount of data.

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