CVE-2018-25103: Use-after-free vulnerabilities in lighttpd <= 1.4.50

Published Jun 17, 2024
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Updated

There exists use-after-free vulnerabilities in lighttpd <= 1.4.50 request parsing which might read from invalid pointers to memory used in the same request, not from other requests.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Lighttpd Lighttpd<=1.4.50

Event History

Jun 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25103?

CVE-2018-25103 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for memory corruption and exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-25103?

To fix CVE-2018-25103, upgrade lighttpd to version 1.4.51 or later, which addresses the use-after-free vulnerabilities.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-25103?

CVE-2018-25103 affects lighttpd versions up to and including 1.4.50, commonly used in web server deployments.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-25103?

CVE-2018-25103 involves use-after-free vulnerabilities in the request parsing process, potentially allowing reading from invalid memory pointers.

5

Can CVE-2018-25103 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-25103 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can send crafted requests to the vulnerable lighttpd server.

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