CVE-2007-3946
First published: Tue Jul 24 2007(Updated: )
mod_auth (http_auth.c) in lighttpd before 1.4.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors involving (1) a memory leak, (2) use of md5-sess without a cnonce, (3) base64 encoded strings, and (4) trailing whitespace in the Auth-Digest header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fipsasp Fipscms Light | <=1.4.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://trac.lighttpd.net/trac/changeset/1875
- http://trac.lighttpd.net/trac/browser/branches/lighttpd-1.4.x/NEWS?rev=1875
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1550
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1554
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24967
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26130
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26158
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1362
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200708-11.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_15_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26505
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26593
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2585
- http://osvdb.org/38314
- http://osvdb.org/38315
- http://osvdb.org/38316
- http://osvdb.org/38317
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474131/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3946?
CVE-2007-3946 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability with a potential impact of causing the lighttpd daemon to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3946?
To fix CVE-2007-3946, upgrade to lighttpd version 1.4.16 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of lighttpd are affected by CVE-2007-3946?
CVE-2007-3946 affects lighttpd versions prior to 1.4.16, specifically all versions up to and including 1.4.15.
What are the potential attack vectors for CVE-2007-3946?
The potential attack vectors for CVE-2007-3946 include memory leaks, incorrect handling of md5-sess without a cnonce, and issues with base64 encoded strings and trailing whitespace in the Auth-Digest header.
Is CVE-2007-3946 a known issue in lighttpd?
Yes, CVE-2007-3946 is a recognized issue in lighttpd that has been documented and addressed in subsequent software updates.
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