Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lighttpd | Lighttpd | <= 1.4.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29318Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29403Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29622Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29636Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-08.xml
- http://trac.lighttpd.net/trac/ticket/1587
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0106
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1521
- http://www.lighttpd.net/2008/3/10/1-4-19-made-in-germany
- http://www.lighttpd.net/security/lighttpd_sa_2008_03.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489465/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28226
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0885/references
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=212930
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1270?
CVE-2008-1270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1270?
CVE-2008-1270 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lighttpd Lighttpd.