CVE-2007-3948: Medium severity Lighttpd Lighttpd vulnerability
Published Jul 24, 2007
·Updated
connections.c in lighttpd before 1.4.16 might accept more connections than the configured maximum, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failed assertion) via a large number of connection attempts.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Lighttpd Lighttpd<=1.4.15
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 24, 2007
CVE Published
12:30 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3948?
The severity of CVE-2007-3948 is categorized as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How does CVE-2007-3948 affect lighttpd?
CVE-2007-3948 allows attackers to overwhelm the server by exceeding the maximum allowed connections, leading to a failed assertion and service interruption.
3
Which versions of lighttpd are affected by CVE-2007-3948?
Versions of lighttpd prior to 1.4.16 are affected by CVE-2007-3948.
4
How do I fix CVE-2007-3948?
To resolve CVE-2007-3948, upgrade lighttpd to version 1.4.16 or later.
5
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2007-3948?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-3948 can lead to a denial of service, making the server unresponsive to legitimate requests.