connections.c in lighttpd before 1.4.16 might accept more connections than the configured maximum, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failed assertion) via a large number of connection attempts.
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 | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade lighttpd | Dec 10, 2025 | Jul 21, 2007 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade www-servers/lighttpd. | Oct 30, 2017 | Jul 23, 2007 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade lighttpdUpgrade suse-release | Feb 17, 2015 | Jul 23, 2007 |
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