CVE-2003-0843 describes a format string vulnerability in mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, specifically within the mod_gzip_printf function when debug mode is enabled and Apache logging is in use. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string characters into an HTTP GET request containing an "Accept-Encoding: gzip" header. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3.26.1aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dag_apt_repository:mod_gzip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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