thttpd and mini_httpd Web server allows remote attacker to bypass permissions
| httpd-bypass-permissions (7541) |  Low Risk |
Description:
thttpd and mini_httpd could allow a remote attacker to bypass permissions. A remote attacker can send a specially-crafted URL to bypass permissions and view arbitrary files in protected folders.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, as listed in Cgi Security Advisory #6. See References.
References:
- Cgi Security Advisory #6: Thttpd and Mini_Httpd Webserver Permission Bypass.
- mini_httpd Changelog: mini_httpd - small HTTP server. (The change log for version 1.16 states: "Fix for security hole that exposed contents of .htpasswd in some cases noticed by zeno@cgisecurity.com.")
- Thttpd Changelog: thttpd - tiny/turbo/throttling HTTP server. (The change log for version 2.22 states: "Fix for security hole that exposed contents of .htpasswd in some cases noticed by zeno@cgisecurity.com. ")
- CVE-2001-0892: Acme Thttpd Secure Webserver before 2.22, with the chroot option enabled, allows remote attackers to view sensitive files under the document root (such as .htpasswd) via a GET request with a trailing /.
- CVE-2001-0893: Acme mini_httpd before 1.16 allows remote attackers to view sensitive files under the document root (such as .htpasswd) via a GET request with a trailing /.
Platforms Affected:
- ACME mini_httpd 1.15c
- ACME thttpd 2.20b and prior
Reported:
Nov 13, 2001
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