CVE-2003-1418: Apache HTTP Server 1.3.22 through 1.3.27 on OpenBSD allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old, platform-specific information disclosure issue in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.22 through 1.3.27 on OpenBSD. A remote user may learn internal metadata such as inode numbers or child process IDs from normal server responses. The disclosed data is limited, but it can help attackers understand the target environment. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Apache 1.3.22-1.3.27 deployments running on OpenBSD, especially internet-facing systems not patched since 2003. Modern Apache or non-OpenBSD deployments are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a low-priority legacy exposure unless asset inventory finds affected public OpenBSD Apache servers. The main business risk is environmental fingerprinting that could support follow-on attacks, not immediate compromise based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any Apache 1.3.22-1.3.27 servers running on OpenBSD.; Apply the OpenBSD February 25, 2003 security fix where applicable.; Upgrade legacy Apache and OpenBSD systems to supported versions..

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Jun 29, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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