lighttpd 1.4.12 and 1.4.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cpu and resource consumption) by disconnecting while lighttpd is parsing CRLF sequences, which triggers an infinite loop and file descriptor consumption.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade lighttpd | Jul 30, 2024 | Apr 18, 2007 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade lighttpd | Dec 10, 2025 | Apr 14, 2007 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade www-servers/lighttpd. | Oct 30, 2017 | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Http Lighttpd | — | Upgrade to the latest version of lighttpd | Dec 8, 2014 | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade lighttpd-mod_rrdtoolUpgrade lighttpd-mod_trigger_b4_dlUpgrade lighttpdUpgrade lighttpd-mod_mysql_vhostUpgrade lighttpd-mod_webdavUpgrade lighttpd-mod_magnetUpgrade lighttpd-mod_cml | Feb 17, 2015 | Jun 28, 2013 |
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