7366 : thttpd Query String URL Non-local Referer Check Bypass
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2003-12-29

Description

thttpd contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to bypass access restrictions. By sending a specially crafted URL containing query strings, a remote attacker could bypass the non-local HTTP referer check, resulting in a loss of confidentiality. No further details have been provided.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.25 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

ACME Laboratories

thttpd

2.24

References

Vendor URL: http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/#releasenotes

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Unknown or Incomplete

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