43170 : lighttpd mod_userdir userdir.path Information Disclosure
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Disclosure

Feb 28, 2008

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Description

(Description Provided by CVE) : mod_userdir in lighttpd 1.4.18 and earlier, when userdir.path is not set, uses a default of $HOME, which might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated by accessing the ~nobody directory.

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Unknown or Incomplete

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.4.19 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

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