CVE-2003-0973

CVE-2003-0973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Mod Python 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0973?
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.
How severe is CVE-2003-0973?
CVE-2003-0973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0973 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0973?
CVE-2003-0973 primarily affects Apache Mod Python. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0973?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0973 published?
CVE-2003-0973 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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