Description
mod_userdir in lighttpd before 1.4.20, when a case-insensitive operating system or filesystem is used, performs case-sensitive comparisons on filename components in configuration options, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by a request for a .PHP file when there is a configuration rule for .php files.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
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Debian DSA |
DSA-1645-1 | New lighttpd packages fix various problems |
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-4341 | mod_userdir in lighttpd before 1.4.20, when a case-insensitive operating system or filesystem is used, performs case-sensitive comparisons on filename components in configuration options, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by a request for a .PHP file when there is a configuration rule for .php files. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T10:17:08.423Z
Reserved: 2008-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-4360
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-10-03T17:41:40.447
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-4360
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD