CVE-2007-0664: Medium severity Acme Labs thttpd vulnerability

Published Feb 2, 2007
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Updated

thttpd before 2.25b-r6 in Gentoo Linux is started from the system root directory (/) by the Gentoo baselayout 1.12.6 package, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Acme Labs thttpd<=2.24

Event History

Feb 2, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0664?

CVE-2007-0664 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file reading by remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0664?

To fix CVE-2007-0664, you should upgrade thttpd to version 2.25b-r6 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-0664?

CVE-2007-0664 affects thttpd versions before 2.25b-r6, particularly those running on Gentoo Linux.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2007-0664?

The main consequence of CVE-2007-0664 is the potential for an attacker to read sensitive files on the system.

5

When was CVE-2007-0664 reported?

CVE-2007-0664 was reported in January 2007.

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