CVE-2003-0245
MediumPublic exploitVulnerability in the apr_psprintf function in the Apache Portable Runtime (APR) library for Apache 2.0.37 through 2.0.45 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long strings, as demonstrated using XML objects to…
Published Jun 9, 2003 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0245
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2003-0245 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting HTTP Server (Apache), apache2 (debian), rootio-apache2.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including apache2 2.0.46, rootio-apache2 2.0.46.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
63%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Vulnerability in the apr_psprintf function in the Apache Portable Runtime (APR) library for Apache 2.0.37 through 2.0.45 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long strings, as demonstrated using XML objects to mod_dav, and possibly other vectors.
Affected Products
22 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP ServerApache | 2.0.37, 2.0.38, 2.0.39, 2.0.40, 2.0.41, 2.0.42, 2.0.43, 2.0.44 | n/a |
| apache2debian | See advisory | 2.0.46 |
| rootio-apache2rootio | See advisory | 2.0.46 |
Patched Releases
apache2
2.0.46
rootio-apache2
2.0.46
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2003
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisoryRHSA-2003:186
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2003-0245
- advisoryVU#757612
- patchhttp://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement2.html
- patchRHSA-2003:186
FAQ
Common Questions.
Vulnerability in the apr_psprintf function in the Apache Portable Runtime (APR) library for Apache 2.0.37 through 2.0.45 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long strings, as demonstrated using XML objects to mod_dav, and possibly other vectors.
Affected: HTTP Server (Apache) versions 2.0.37, 2.0.38, 2.0.39, 2.0.40, 2.0.41, 2.0.42, 2.0.43, 2.0.44; apache2 (debian); rootio-apache2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including apache2 2.0.46, rootio-apache2 2.0.46.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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