Unscored severity · published Mar 27, 2008
CVE-2008-1531
The connection_state_machine function (connections.c) in lighttpd 1.4.19 and earlier, and 1.5.x before 1.5.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (active SSL…
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CVSS
3.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The connection_state_machine function (connections.c) in lighttpd 1.4.19 and earlier, and 1.5.x before 1.5.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (active SSL connection loss) by triggering an SSL error, such as disconnecting before a download has finished, which causes all active SSL connections to be lost.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)3.4% · higher than 89% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
DL
Debian Linux · Debian
4.0 · source: NVD
LI
Lighttpd · Lighttpd
through 1.4.19; 1.5 before 1.5.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1531
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-1531
Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-05/msg00000.html
Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29505
Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29544
Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29636
Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29649
Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30023
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