CVE-2003-1581

Name: CVE-2003-1581
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-02-05T22:30:02.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.08%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1581 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Apache HTTP Server 2.0.44, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files via an HTTP request in conjunction with a crafted DNS response, as demonstrated by injecting XSS sequences, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.. EPSS estimates a 3.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Apache HTTP Server 2.0.44, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files via an HTTP request in conjunction with a crafted DNS response, as demonstrated by injecting XSS sequences, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.08%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	2.0.44

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1581?

How severe is CVE-2003-1581?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1581 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1581?

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Source: NVD / NIST