CVE-2003-0084: mod_auth_any package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 and other operating systems does not properly escape a...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old command-execution flaw in mod_auth_any. If a server still runs a vulnerable package, attacker-controlled shell metacharacters may be passed unsafely to helper programs, allowing commands to run on the server. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 or similar deployments remain in use. Likely exposure is limited to legacy systems running mod_auth_any, explicitly including Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 and unspecified other operating systems. Modern exposure should be verified through asset inventory because the source bundle does not identify current affected products or maintained package names. Prioritize discovery over broad emergency action. The vulnerability is severe where present, but it is from 2003 and the bundle provides no active-exploitation signal. Any confirmed internet-facing legacy instance should be remediated or isolated quickly. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for mod_auth_any, prioritizing legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 hosts.; Review RHSA-2003:113 and RHSA-2003:114 for vendor corrective guidance.; Disable or remove mod_auth_any where it is not required..

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Jun 30, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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