lighttpd up to 1.4.34 MySQL Virtual Hosting mod_mysql_vhost.c sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in lighttpd. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file mod_mysql_vhost.c of the component MySQL Virtual Hosting Module. This manipulation causes sql injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-2323. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in lighttpd (Web Server) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file mod_mysql_vhost.c of the component MySQL Virtual Hosting Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in mod_mysql_vhost.c in lighttpd before 1.4.35 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the host name, related to request_check_hostname.

The weakness was presented 03/12/2014 by Jann Horn as 1075703 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-2323 since 03/12/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73193 (Fedora 20 : lighttpd-1.4.35-1.fc20 (2014-3887)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87357 (lighttpd SQL Injection and Path Traversal Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 1.4.35 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at lighttpd.net. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 16237.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91781), Tenable (73193), SecurityFocus (BID 66153†), Secunia (SA57333†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1029941†). See VDB-12614 and VDB-66642 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

• Web Server

Name

• lighttpd

Version

• 1.3.16
• 1.4.3
• 1.4.4
• 1.4.5
• 1.4.6
• 1.4.7
• 1.4.8
• 1.4.9
• 1.4.10
• 1.4.11
• 1.4.12
• 1.4.13
• 1.4.14
• 1.4.15
• 1.4.16
• 1.4.17
• 1.4.18
• 1.4.19
• 1.4.20
• 1.4.21
• 1.4.22
• 1.4.23
• 1.4.24
• 1.4.25
• 1.4.26
• 1.4.27
• 1.4.28
• 1.4.29
• 1.4.30
• 1.4.31
• 1.4.32
• 1.4.33
• 1.4.34

License

• open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 73193
Nessus Name: Fedora 20 : lighttpd-1.4.35-1.fc20 (2014-3887)
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OpenVAS ID: 702877
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2877-1 (lighttpd - security update
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: lighttpd 1.4.35
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1075703
Researcher: Jann Horn
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2323 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2323
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12613

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X-Force: 91781 - lighttpd mod_mysql_vhost module SQL injection, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 66153 - lighttpd 'mod_mysql_vhost.c' SQL Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 57333 - lighttpd Directory Traversal and SQL Injection Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
SecurityTracker: 1029941 - lighttpd Input Validation Flaws in mod_mysql_vhost Lets Remote Users Inject SQL Commands and View Files
Vulnerability Center: 43714 - lighttpd <1.4.35 Remote SQL Injection Vulnerability via request_check_hostname, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2014 10:54
Updated: 06/15/2021 16:34
Changes: 03/17/2014 10:54 (88), 05/24/2017 09:09 (7), 06/15/2021 16:27 (13), 06/15/2021 16:34 (1)
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