Description
mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Published: 2008-03-04
Score: 5.0 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1513-1 New lighttpd packages fix CGI source disclosure
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-1120 mod_cgi in lighttpd 1.4.18 sends the source code of CGI scripts instead of a 500 error when a fork failure occurs, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T08:08:57.337Z

Reserved: 2008-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2008-1111

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2008-03-04T23:44:00.000

Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467

Link: CVE-2008-1111

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