CVE-2007-1869
First published: Wed Apr 18 2007(Updated: )
lighttpd 1.4.12 and 1.4.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cpu and resource consumption) by disconnecting while lighttpd is parsing CRLF sequences, which triggers an infinite loop and file descriptor consumption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fipsasp Fipscms Light | =1.4.12 | |
| Fipsasp Fipscms Light | =1.4.13 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.lighttpd.net/assets/2007/4/13/lighttpd_sa2007_01.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24886
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_007_suse.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24995
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-07.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25166
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1218
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24947
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1303
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25613
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1399
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33671
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466464/30/6900/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1869?
The severity of CVE-2007-1869 is considered high due to its potential to cause denial of service through resource exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1869?
To fix CVE-2007-1869, upgrade to lighttpd version 1.4.14 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2007-1869?
CVE-2007-1869 affects lighttpd versions 1.4.12 and 1.4.13.
What kind of attack does CVE-2007-1869 enable?
CVE-2007-1869 enables remote denial of service attacks by causing CPU and resource exhaustion.
Can CVE-2007-1869 affect server availability?
Yes, CVE-2007-1869 can significantly impact server availability due to its infinite loop and file descriptor consumption.
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