medium
5
CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4298

First published: Sat Sep 27 2008(Updated: )

Memory leak in the http_request_parse function in request.c in lighttpd before 1.4.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests with duplicate request headers.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.3
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.3
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.5
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.18
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.6
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.12
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.15
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.1
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.2
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.0
Fipsasp Fipscms Light<=1.4.19
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.8
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.6
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.17
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.4
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.5
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.9
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.4
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.5
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.1
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.8
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.13
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.6
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.4
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.11
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.2
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.1
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.14
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.4
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.9
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.14
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.10
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.3
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.5
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.3
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.16
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.8
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.7
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.8
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.11
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.16
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.1
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.12
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.9
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.10
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.2
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.7
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.6
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.7
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.15
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.7
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.13
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.2
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.0

Remedy

http://trac.lighttpd.net/trac/ticket/1774

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4298?

    CVE-2008-4298 has a medium severity level as it allows denial of service through memory consumption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4298?

    To fix CVE-2008-4298, upgrade to lighttpd version 1.4.20 or later.

  • What vulnerability does CVE-2008-4298 address?

    CVE-2008-4298 addresses a memory leak in the http_request_parse function in lighttpd.

  • Which versions of lighttpd are affected by CVE-2008-4298?

    CVE-2008-4298 affects lighttpd versions prior to 1.4.20, including all 1.1.x versions up to 1.4.19.

  • What impact does CVE-2008-4298 have on a system?

    CVE-2008-4298 can lead to denial of service as a result of increased memory consumption from numerous requests with duplicate headers.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203