CVE-2003-1569

CVE-2003-1569 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Goahead Goahead Webserver 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

GoAhead WebServer before 2.1.5 on Windows 95, 98, and ME allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an HTTP request with a (1) con, (2) nul, (3) clock$, or (4) config$ device name in a path component, different vectors than CVE-2001-0385.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1569?
GoAhead WebServer before 2.1.5 on Windows 95, 98, and ME allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an HTTP request with a (1) con, (2) nul, (3) clock$, or (4) config$ device name in a path component, different vectors than CVE-2001-0385.
How severe is CVE-2003-1569?
CVE-2003-1569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1569 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1569?
CVE-2003-1569 primarily affects Goahead Goahead Webserver. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1569?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1569 published?
CVE-2003-1569 was published on 2009-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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