CVE-2003-0842
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CVE-2003-0842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in mod_gzip_printf for mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, and possibly later official versions, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a GET request with an "Accept-Encoding: gzip" header.. EPSS estimates a 3.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in mod_gzip_printf for mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, and possibly later official versions, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a GET request with an "Accept-Encoding: gzip" header.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dag Apt Repository | Mod Gzip | 1.3.26.1a |
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