CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0295

First published: Wed Feb 03 2010(Updated: )

lighttpd before 1.4.26, and 1.5.x, allocates a buffer for each read operation that occurs for a request, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by breaking a request into small pieces that are sent at a slow rate.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.3
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.3
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.21
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=1.2.2
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.0
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.0.3
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=1.4.24
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.9
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=1.4.19
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.1
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.14
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.4
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.23
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.9
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.5.0
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.20
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=1.1.0
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.3
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.16
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.8
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.0.2
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.1.7
Fipsasp Fipscms Light<=1.4.25
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.0
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=1.4.22
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.2.7
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.15
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.13
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.3.2
Fipsasp Fipscms Light=1.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0295?

    CVE-2010-0295 has a severity rating that indicates it can allow for denial of service through excessive memory consumption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0295?

    To fix CVE-2010-0295, users should update to Lighttpd version 1.4.26 or later.

  • What versions of Lighttpd are affected by CVE-2010-0295?

    CVE-2010-0295 affects Lighttpd versions before 1.4.26 and the entire 1.5.x series.

  • What is the exploit method for CVE-2010-0295?

    The exploit method for CVE-2010-0295 involves remote attackers breaking requests into small pieces and sending them at a slow rate.

  • Can CVE-2010-0295 lead to server outages?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0295 can lead to server outages due to denial of service caused by excessive memory usage.

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