How severe is CVE-2003-0842?

CVE-2003-0842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0842?

CVE-2003-0842 affects Dag Apt Repository Mod Gzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0842?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0842 published?

CVE-2003-0842 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0842

CVE-2003-0842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dag Apt Repository Mod Gzip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dag Apt Repository Mod Gzip
Published: 2003-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in mod_gzip_printf for mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, and possibly later official versions, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a GET request with an "Accept-Encoding: gzip" header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0842?: Stack-based buffer overflow in mod_gzip_printf for mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, and possibly later official versions, when running in debug mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a GET request with an "Accept-Encoding: gzip" header.
How severe is CVE-2003-0842?: CVE-2003-0842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0842?: CVE-2003-0842 affects Dag Apt Repository Mod Gzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0842 published?: CVE-2003-0842 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105457180009860&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dag_apt_repository:mod_gzip:1.3.26.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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