QID 87543

QID 87543: Lighttpd server Denial of service (DoS) Vulnerability (CVE-2022-22707)

lighttpd is an open-source web server optimized for speed-critical environments while remaining standards-compliant, secure, and flexible.

mod_auth in lighttpd allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary log entries via a basic HTTP authentication string without a colon character, as demonstrated by a string containing a NULL and new line character.

Affected Version:
lighttpd versions before 1.4.46 to 1.4.63

QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated):
It uses banner check the vulnerable version of lighttpd

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allows a remote attacker to cause a Denial of service (DoS) attack.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.9 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to upgrade lighttpd server to latest version to remediate the vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 87543

    CVE-2022-22707 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    lighttpd URL Logo redmine.lighttpd.net/issues/3134
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