mod_python up to 3.0.3 Query denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in mod_python up to 3.0.3. This affects an unknown function of the component Query Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2003-0973. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in mod_python up to 3.0.3 (Programming Language Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Query 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 mod_python 3.0.x before 3.0.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.9, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (httpd crash) via a certain query string.

The weakness was released 12/15/2003 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0973 since 12/01/2003. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15289 (Debian DSA-452-1 : libapache-mod-python - denial of service), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 2.7.9 or 3.0.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (15289), SecurityFocus (BID 9129†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3094†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15289
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-452-1 : libapache-mod-python - denial of service
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OpenVAS ID: 53151
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 452-1 (libapache-mod-python)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: mod_python 2.7.9/3.0.4

Timelineinfo

01/01/2003 🔍
11/29/2003 +332 days 🔍
12/01/2003 +2 days 🔍
12/07/2003 +6 days 🔍
12/15/2003 +8 days 🔍
12/15/2003 +0 days 🔍
02/29/2004 +76 days 🔍
09/29/2004 +213 days 🔍
08/22/2014 +3614 days 🔍
05/17/2019 +1729 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-0973 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0973
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21051

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SecurityFocus: 9129 - Apache mod_python Module Malformed Query Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3094 - Apache Mod_python Module \x3E 2.7.9 or 3.0.4 DoS, High

Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2014 13:05
Updated: 05/17/2019 17:20
Changes: 08/22/2014 13:05 (72), 05/17/2019 17:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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