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.
CVE-2003-0189 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from apache organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2003, 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.
2003-06-09T04:00:00.000
2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Deferred
CVSSv2: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
10.0
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | apache | http_server | 2.0.40 | Yes |
| Application | apache | http_server | 2.0.41 | Yes |
| Application | apache | http_server | 2.0.42 | Yes |
| Application | apache | http_server | 2.0.43 | Yes |
| Application | apache | http_server | 2.0.44 | Yes |
| Application | apache | http_server | 2.0.45 | Yes |
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