The log files in Apache web server contain information directly supplied by clients and does not filter or quote control characters, which could allow remote attackers to hide HTTP requests and spoof source IP addresses when logs are viewed with UNIX programs such as cat, tail, and grep.
CVE-2001-1556 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from apache organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2001, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2001-12-31T05:00:00.000
2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Modified
CVSSv2: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
10.0
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | apache | http_server | < 1.3.31 | Yes |
| Application | apache | http_server | < 2.0.49 | Yes |
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