Light HTTPd 0.1 GET Request memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Light HTTPd 0.1 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component GET Request Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-1549. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Light HTTPd 0.1 (Web Server). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component GET Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Light HTTPd (lhttpd) 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

The weakness was presented 03/31/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1549. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10607), Exploit-DB (22012) and SecurityFocus (BID 6162†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

11/12/2002 🔍
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08/08/2014 +4148 days 🔍
12/09/2024 +3776 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1549 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1549
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20248
X-Force: 10607
SecurityFocus: 6162 - Light HTTPD GET Request Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2014 11:47
Updated: 12/09/2024 05:06
Changes: 08/08/2014 11:47 (52), 05/03/2019 15:15 (1), 07/02/2024 21:40 (17), 12/09/2024 05:06 (6)
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