Apache HTTP Server up to 2.0.45 on OS2 Device Name filestat.c denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.0.45 on OS2. The affected element is an unknown function of the file filestat.c of the component Device Name Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2003-0134. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.0.45 on OS2 (Web Server). This affects an unknown code of the file filestat.c of the component Device Name Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unknown vulnerability in filestat.c for Apache running on OS2, versions 2.0 through 2.0.45, allows unknown attackers to cause a denial of service via requests related to device names.

The weakness was disclosed 04/11/2003 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0134 since 03/13/2003. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11607 (Apache 2.0.x < 2.0.46 on OS/2 filestat.c Device Name Request DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86521 (Apache Web Server OS2 Filestat Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11694), Tenable (11607), SecurityFocus (BID 7332†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2623†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 11607
Nessus Name: Apache 2.0.x < 2.0.46 on OS/2 filestat.c Device Name Request DoS
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/01/2003 🔍
03/13/2003 +71 days 🔍
04/02/2003 +20 days 🔍
04/11/2003 +9 days 🔍
04/11/2003 +0 days 🔍
05/08/2003 +27 days 🔍
10/19/2003 +164 days 🔍
08/08/2014 +3946 days 🔍
08/24/2025 +4034 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2003-0134 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0134
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20367
X-Force: 11694
SecurityFocus: 7332 - Apache Web Server OS2 Filestat Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 2623 - DoS in Apache 2.0-2.45 for OS/2 filestat.c, High

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2014 13:13
Updated: 08/24/2025 20:33
Changes: 08/08/2014 13:13 (59), 05/16/2019 09:59 (11), 08/24/2025 20:33 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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