Unscored severity · published Nov 24, 2012
CVE-2012-5533
The http_request_split_value function in request.c in lighttpd before 1.4.32 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a request with a header…
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CVSS
12%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The http_request_split_value function in request.c in lighttpd before 1.4.32 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a request with a header containing an empty token, as demonstrated using the "Connection: TE,,Keep-Alive" header.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)12.0% · higher than 96% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
LI
Lighttpd · Lighttpd
1.4.31; 1.4.32 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5533
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-5533
Patch
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd-1.4.31_fix_connection_header_dos.patch
Vendor Advisory
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2012_01.txt
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00044.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00051.html
marc.info
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2
osvdb.org
http://osvdb.org/87623
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