CVE-2007-6405: Infoleak
First published: Mon Dec 17 2007(Updated: )
Sergey Lyubka Simple HTTPD (shttpd) 1.38 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to download arbitrary CGI programs or scripts via a URI with an appended (1) '+' character, (2) '.' character, (3) %2e sequence (hex-encoded dot), or (4) hex-encoded character greater than 0x7f. NOTE: the %20 vector is already covered by CVE-2007-3407.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Shttpd | =1.34 | |
| Shttpd | =1.38 | |
| Shttpd | =1.35 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=20071203130540.6e482c20.aluigi%40autistici.org&forum_name=shttpd-general
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/shttpd-adv.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26768
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3457
- http://osvdb.org/44119
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4700
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484761/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6405?
CVE-2007-6405 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6405?
To fix CVE-2007-6405, upgrade to shttpd version 1.39 or later where this vulnerability is addressed.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-6405?
CVE-2007-6405 allows attackers to download arbitrary CGI scripts by manipulating the URI.
Which versions of shttpd are affected by CVE-2007-6405?
CVE-2007-6405 affects shttpd versions 1.34, 1.35, and 1.38.
Is CVE-2007-6405 specific to any operating system?
Yes, CVE-2007-6405 specifically affects the Windows versions of shttpd.
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