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DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0189

DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0189 PUBLISHED CVSS 8.699999809265137 HIGH

The authentication module for Apache 2.0.40 through 2.0.45 on Unix does not properly handle threads safely when using the crypt_r or crypt functions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failed Basic authentication with valid usernames and passwords) when a threaded MPM is used.

Risk Scores

CVSS 4.0
8.699999809265137
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Debian:11apache20, 0, 0
Debian:13apache20, 0, 0
Debian:12apache20, 0, 0
Debian:14apache20, 0, 0

Timeline

  • Jun 9, 2003 CVE Published
  • Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated
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