CVE-2002-2103: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-2103: Apache before 1.3.24, when writing to the log file, records a spoofed hostname from the reverse lookup of a...

Apache before 1.3.24, when writing to the log file, records a spoofed hostname from the reverse lookup of an IP address, even when a double-reverse lookup fails, which allows remote attackers to hide the original source of activities.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Older Apache servers could write a misleading hostname into logs after a failed double-reverse DNS check. This does not show direct server compromise, but it can weaken incident response by hiding where suspicious activity came from. Exposure is most likely in legacy Apache 1.3 deployments older than 1.3.24, especially where access logs use hostnames for investigations or controls. The provided record does not identify modern CPEs or broader product impact. Moderate operational priority if any Apache 1.3 systems remain. The main business risk is degraded forensic accuracy, not confirmed direct compromise. Prioritize discovery and legacy retirement. Mitigation focus: Identify any Apache httpd 1.3 installations older than 1.3.24.; Check Apache guidance and change logs for the corrected version path.; Treat reverse-DNS hostnames in legacy logs as untrusted attribution data..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 5, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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