thttpd/mini_httpd Virtual Hosting File Disclosure

high Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2124

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a flaw that allows attackers to retrieve sensitive files or data.

Description

The remote host is running a vulnerable version of Acme mini_httpd. It is reported that versions prior 1.18 are prone to an issue that may permit an attacker to access arbitrary files on the vulnerable web server when virtual hosting is enabled. In a chrooted environment, this may only disclose directories under the chroot.

Solution

Upgrade or patch according to vendor recommendations.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 2124

Family: Web Servers

Published: 8/18/2004

Updated: 3/6/2019

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.3

Temporal Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:acme:thttpd

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-0899

BID: 8906, 8924

Detections

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