CVE-2007-3947
First published: Tue Jul 24 2007(Updated: )
request.c in lighttpd 1.4.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by sending an HTTP request with duplicate headers, as demonstrated by a request containing two Location header lines, which results in a segmentation fault.
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/1869
- http://trac.lighttpd.net/trac/ticket/1232
- 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/38313
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474131/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3947?
CVE-2007-3947 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3947?
To mitigate CVE-2007-3947, upgrade to lighttpd version 1.4.16 or later, which addresses this issue.
What impact does CVE-2007-3947 have on lighttpd servers?
CVE-2007-3947 can cause a lighttpd server to crash when processing HTTP requests with duplicate headers.
Which versions of lighttpd are affected by CVE-2007-3947?
CVE-2007-3947 affects all lighttpd versions up to and including 1.4.15.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-3947 if I cannot upgrade?
A possible workaround for CVE-2007-3947 is to implement a reverse proxy or web application firewall that filters out requests with duplicate headers.
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