lighttpd mod_userdir information disclosure
| lighttpd-moduserdir-information-disclosure (41173) |  Low Risk |
Description:
lighttpd could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by an error in mod_userdir. A default of $HOME is used when userdir.path is not set. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability via the ~nobody directory to read arbitrary files on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 4.0
- Gentoo, Linux
- lighttpd, lighttpd 1.4.18
Remedy:
Refer to LIGHTTPD Web site for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- LIGHTTPD Web site, Changeset 2120 at http://trac.lighttpd.net/trac/changeset/2120.
- LIGHTTPD Web site: Ticket #1587, Ticket #1587 (closed defect: fixed) at http://trac.lighttpd.net/trac/ticket/1587.
- BID-28226: Lighttpd mod_userdir Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1270: 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.
- DSA-1521: lighttpd -- file disclosure
- GLSA-200804-08: lighttpd: Multiple vulnerabilities
- SUSE-SR:2008:008: SUSE Security Summary Advisory
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-0885: Lighttpd mod_userdir Module Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Reported:
Mar 10, 2008
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