CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1111: Infoleak

First published: Tue Mar 04 2008(Updated: )

mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
lighttpd=1.4.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1111?

    CVE-2008-1111 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

  • How does CVE-2008-1111 affect lighttpd users?

    CVE-2008-1111 allows attackers to gain access to the source code of CGI scripts instead of receiving an error message.

  • What versions of lighttpd are vulnerable to CVE-2008-1111?

    CVE-2008-1111 specifically affects lighttpd version 1.4.18.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1111?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-1111, upgrade lighttpd to a version later than 1.4.18.

  • What should I do if I am using lighttpd 1.4.18 and cannot upgrade?

    If upgrading is not an option, consider rewriting your CGI scripts to handle errors more securely.

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