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CVE-2003-1580: The Apache HTTP Server 2.0.44, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, uses a logging forma...

The Apache HTTP Server 2.0.44, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, uses a logging format that does not identify whether a dotted quad represents an unresolved IP address, which allows remote attackers to spoof IP addresses via crafted DNS responses containing numerical top-level domains, as demonstrated by a forged 123.123.123.123 domain name, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.

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This issue can let a remote party make Apache web logs show a misleading client address when reverse DNS lookups are enabled. It is not described as server takeover. The main risk is corrupted audit trails, weaker incident response, and possible misattribution in investigations. Exposure appears limited to legacy Apache HTTP Server 2.0.44 deployments or similar configurations where client IP DNS resolution is enabled for logging. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm against actual server versions and logging configuration. Treat this as a log integrity and investigation-quality issue, not direct system compromise based on the provided evidence. Prioritize remediation if legacy Apache systems influence fraud review, abuse handling, billing, compliance, or incident response. Mitigation focus: Disable client hostname DNS resolution for logging where practical.; Prefer raw client IP logging for security audit records.; Check Apache vendor guidance for historical fixes or upgrade paths..

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