OSVDB ID: 13844

Title: lighttpd Null Byte Source Code Disclosure

Info

Disclosure
Feb 12, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Feb 12, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Lighttpd contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to display the source code of arbitrary scripts instead of generated response. The issue is triggered when processing specially crafted HTTP requests containing %00 (null) character after the file extension. It is possible that the flaw may allow to bypass URL checks and obtain sensitive information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Upgrade to version 1.3.8 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Jan Kneschke

Lighttpd

 1.3.10
1.3.8
1.3.7

References

Credit
  • Daniel - danielBrand New Doo Dooschlach.com -


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