CVE-2004-2628: Medium severity Acme Labs thttpd vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in thttpd 2.07 beta 0.4, when running on Windows, allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL that contains (1) a hex-encoded backslash dot-dot sequence ("%5C..") or (2) a drive letter (such as "C:").

Affected Software

1 affected component
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.7_beta_0.4

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Dec 5, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2628?

CVE-2004-2628 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2628?

To fix CVE-2004-2628, upgrade to a newer version of thttpd that does not contain this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-2628?

CVE-2004-2628 affects thttpd 2.0.7 beta 0.4 when running specifically on Windows systems.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2004-2628?

The implications of CVE-2004-2628 include the ability for attackers to read arbitrary files from the server, leading to potential information disclosure.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2004-2628?

The vendor for CVE-2004-2628 is Acme Labs, the developer of thttpd.

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