VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2003-1171
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.
HIGH 7.5EPSS 4.63%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (4.63%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 4.63% probability · 91th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- mod security/mod security
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://adsystems.com.pl/adg-mod_security171.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10085Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1008025Exploit, Patch
- http://www.modsecurity.org/download/CHANGES
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/342767Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8919Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13543
- http://adsystems.com.pl/adg-mod_security171.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10085Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1008025Exploit, Patch
- http://www.modsecurity.org/download/CHANGES
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/342767Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8919Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13543
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.