CVE-2007-5654: Infoleak
First published: Tue Oct 23 2007(Updated: )
LiteSpeed Web Server before 3.2.4 allows remote attackers to trigger use of an arbitrary MIME type for a file via a "%00." sequence followed by a new extension, as demonstrated by reading PHP source code via requests for .php%00.txt files, aka "Mime Type Injection."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LiteSpeed Web Server | <=3.2.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5654?
CVE-2007-5654 has been classified as a medium-risk vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5654?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5654, upgrade LiteSpeed Web Server to version 3.2.4 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-5654 enable?
CVE-2007-5654 enables arbitrary MIME type usage, potentially allowing attackers to read sensitive files.
Which versions of LiteSpeed Web Server are affected by CVE-2007-5654?
LiteSpeed Web Server versions before 3.2.4 are affected by CVE-2007-5654.
Can CVE-2007-5654 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5654 can be exploited remotely by an attacker submitting specially crafted requests.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/litespeed technologies
- canonical/litespeed web server
- version/litespeed web server/3.2.3