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CVE-2003-0189

The authentication module for Apache 2.0.40 through 2.0.45 on Unix does not properly handle threads safely when using the crypt_r or crypt functions, which all…

Impact

The authentication module for Apache 2.0.40 through 2.0.45 on Unix does not properly handle threads safely when using the crypt_r or crypt functions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failed Basic authentication with valid usernames and passwords) when a threaded MPM is used.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
ApacheHttp Server
Versions 2.0.40, 2.0.41, 2.0.42, 2.0.43, 2.0.44, 2.0.45

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