CVE-2003-0045

CVE-2003-0045 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a on certain Windows systems may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread hang and resource consumption) via a request for a JSP page containing an MS-DOS device name, such as aux.jsp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0045?
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a on certain Windows systems may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread hang and resource consumption) via a request for a JSP page containing an MS-DOS device name, such as aux.jsp.
How severe is CVE-2003-0045?
CVE-2003-0045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0045 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0045?
CVE-2003-0045 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0045?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0045 published?
CVE-2003-0045 was published on 2003-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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