CVE-2003-1171 json
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 execu…
published 2003-12-31 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-1161
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.6%
- EPSS 4.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/8919 patch
- securityfocus.com/archive/1/342767 patch
- securitytracker.com/id?1008025 patch
- secunia.com/advisories/10085 advisory
Exploit prediction
4.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- securitytracker.com http://securitytracker.com/id?1008025 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/8919
vdb-entry, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/342767
mailing-list, patch
-
secunia.com
/advisories/10085
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1008025
vdb-entry, exploit, patch
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/13543
vdb-entry
- adsystems.com.pl /adg-mod_security171.txt
- modsecurity.org /download/CHANGES
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-1171
- NVD CVE-2003-1171
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