How severe is CVE-2003-1198?

CVE-2003-1198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1198?

CVE-2003-1198 primarily affects Cherokee Cherokee Httpd. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1198?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-1198 published?

CVE-2003-1198 was published on 2003-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1198

CVE-2003-1198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cherokee Cherokee Httpd 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cherokee Cherokee Httpd
Published: 2003-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

connection.c in Cherokee web server before 0.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an HTTP POST request without a Content-Length header field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1198?: connection.c in Cherokee web server before 0.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an HTTP POST request without a Content-Length header field.
How severe is CVE-2003-1198?: CVE-2003-1198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1198?: CVE-2003-1198 primarily affects Cherokee Cherokee Httpd. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1198 published?: CVE-2003-1198 was published on 2003-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cherokee:cherokee_httpd:0.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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