CVE-2003-1578

Name: CVE-2003-1578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-02-05T22:30:01.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1578 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sun ONE (aka iPlanet) Web Server 4.1 through SP12 and 6.0 through SP5, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to hide HTTP requests from the log-preview functionality by accompanying the requests with crafted DNS responses specifying a domain name beginning with a "format=" substring, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sun ONE (aka iPlanet) Web Server 4.1 through SP12 and 6.0 through SP5, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to hide HTTP requests from the log-preview functionality by accompanying the requests with crafted DNS responses specifying a domain name beginning with a "format=" substring, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sun	One Web Server	<= 4.1	Sp12
Sun	One Web Server	4.1	—
Sun	One Web Server	<= 6.0	Sp5
Sun	One Web Server	6.0	—

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-201453-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313867Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7012Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56633
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-201453-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313867Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7012Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56633

Timeline

Published: Feb 5, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1578?

How severe is CVE-2003-1578?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1578 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1578?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST