CVE-2013-4508: Weak Encryption
First published: Fri Nov 08 2013(Updated: )
lighttpd before 1.4.34, when SNI is enabled, configures weak SSL ciphers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions by inserting packets into the client-server data stream or obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/lighttpd | 1.4.53-4+deb10u2 1.4.53-4+deb10u3 1.4.59-1+deb11u2 1.4.69-1 | |
| Fipsasp Fipscms Light | >=1.4.24<=1.4.33 | |
| Debian | =6.0 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2013_01.txt
- http://redmine.lighttpd.net/issues/2525
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4508
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN37417423/index.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00049.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/04/19
- http://redmine.lighttpd.net/projects/lighttpd/repository/revisions/2913/diff/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2795
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4508?
CVE-2013-4508 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to weak SSL ciphers that can lead to session hijacking and sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4508?
To fix CVE-2013-4508, upgrade lighttpd to version 1.4.34 or later, ensuring that strong SSL ciphers are configured.
Which versions of lighttpd are affected by CVE-2013-4508?
Versions of lighttpd prior to 1.4.34, specifically 1.4.24 to 1.4.33, are affected by CVE-2013-4508.
What impact does CVE-2013-4508 have on users?
CVE-2013-4508 can allow remote attackers to hijack sessions and capture sensitive information by exploiting weak SSL ciphers.
On which operating systems can CVE-2013-4508 be found?
CVE-2013-4508 affects lighttpd running on various versions of Debian and openSUSE.
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