CVE-2003-1171 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 10 May 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the mod_security module for Apache.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2003-1171?

CVE-2003-1171 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1171?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mod Security Mod Security.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1171?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2003-1171 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1171 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xm24-7446-mqm4.