--- title: "CVE-2003-0245: Vulnerability in the apr_psprintf function… | CubePath" 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…" language: en source: https://cubepath.com/security/cve/CVE-2003-0245 --- # CVE-2003-0245: Vulnerability in the apr_psprintf function… | CubePath ## 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. Official description from the CVE record, published by mitre. Copyright © 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CVE license. [View the record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2003-0245) ## Key data ### EPSS Exploit Prediction Scoring System by FIRST: an estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days. Score 0.63456 (63.5% probability) Percentile 99.2% Scores of Nov 10, 2026 Model v2026.06.15 ## References Links listed in the CVE record. They lead to other sites, which CubePath does not control. - [apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement2.html](http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement2.html) - [20030530 iDEFENSE Security Advisory 05.30.03: Apache Portable Runtime Denial of Service and Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability](http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0095.html) (archives.neohapsis.com) mailing-list - [RHSA-2003:186](http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-186.html) (redhat.com) vendor-advisory - [CLA-2003:661](http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000661) (distro.conectiva.com.br) vendor-advisory - [20030528 \[SECURITY\] \[ANNOUNCE\] Apache 2.0.46 released](http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105418115512559&w=2) (marc.info) mailing-list - [idefense.com/advisory/05.30.03.txt](http://www.idefense.com/advisory/05.30.03.txt) - [MDKSA-2003:063](http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:063) (mandriva.com) vendor-advisory - [VU#757612](http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/757612) (kb.cert.org) third-party-advisory - [7723](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7723) (securityfocus.com) vdb-entry - [apache-aprpsprintf-code-execution(12090)](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12090) (exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com) vdb-entry - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 \[2/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/54a42d4b01968df1117cea77fc53d6beb931c0e05936ad02af93e9ac%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 \[2/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5df9bfb86a3b054bb985a45ff9250b0332c9ecc181eec232489e7f79%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20200401 svn commit: r1058586 \[2/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r0276683d8e1e07153fc8642618830ac0ade85b9ae0dc7b07f63bb8fc%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20200401 svn commit: r1058587 \[2/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r8828e649175df56f1f9e3919938ac7826128525426e2748f0ab62feb%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 \[1/13\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 \[2/13\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re028d61fe612b0908595d658b9b39e74bca56f2a1ed3c5f06b5ab571%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1888194 \[2/13\] - /httpd/site/trunk/content/security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7035b7c9091c4b665a3b7205364775410646f12125d48e74e395f2ce%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073140 \[2/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/cvejsontohtml.py security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2cb985de917e7da0848c440535f65a247754db8b2154a10089e4247b%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073143 \[2/3\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9e8622254184645bc963a1d47c5d47f6d5a36d6f080d8d2c43b2b142%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073149 \[3/13\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/ security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/raa117ef183f0da9b3f46efbeaa66f7622bd68868a450cae4fd8ed594%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210330 svn commit: r1073149 \[1/13\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/ security/json/](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list - [\[httpd-cvs\] 20210606 svn commit: r1075470 \[2/4\] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE-2020-13938.json security/vulnerabilities\_13.html security/vulnerabilities\_20.html security/vulnerabilities\_22.html security/vulnerabilities\_24.html](https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5001ecf3d6b2bdd0b732e527654248abb264f08390045d30709a92f6%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E) (lists.apache.org) mailing-list ## Timeline 1. ID reserved May 6, 2003 2. Record published May 30, 2003 3. Record last updated Aug 8, 2024 ## Look up another CVE ## About CubePath CubePath is a cloud provider with data centers in Europe and the United States. It offers VPS, bare metal servers and DDoS protection. [Cloud VPS](https://cubepath.com/vps) [DDoS protection](https://cubepath.com/ddos-protection) Data from the CVE Program (MITRE), CISA KEV and FIRST EPSS. CVSS is owned by FIRST and used by permission. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MITRE, CISA or FIRST. Data as of Nov 10, 2026, 19:58 UTC. [Sources and licenses](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal)