The http_request_split_value function in request.c in lighttpd before 1.4.32 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a request with a header containing an empty token, as demonstrated using the "Connection: TE,,Keep-Alive" header.
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 | Nov 24, 2012 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade lighttpd | Dec 10, 2025 | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade www-servers/lighttpd. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 24, 2012 |
| Http Lighttpd | — | Upgrade to the latest version of lighttpd | Dec 8, 2014 | Nov 24, 2012 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade lighttpd-mod_geoipUpgrade lighttpd-mod_cmlUpgrade lighttpd-mod_magnetUpgrade lighttpd-mod_webdavUpgrade lighttpd-mod_rrdtoolUpgrade lighttpd-mod_trigger_b4_dlUpgrade lighttpd-mod_mysql_vhostUpgrade lighttpd | Dec 12, 2013 | Nov 24, 2012 |
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