5.0
MEDIUM
CVE-2012-5533
Lighttpd HTTP Request Split Denial of Service
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 24, 2012, 8:55 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 1:44 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

2.9

Exploitability Score :

10.0
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2012-5533 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Lighttpd lighttpd
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2012-5533.

URL Resource
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd-1.4.31_fix_connection_header_dos.patch Patch
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2012_01.txt Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00044.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00051.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2
http://osvdb.org/87623
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/118282/Simple-Lighttpd-1.4.31-Denial-Of-Service.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/51268 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51298 Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22902 Exploit
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:100
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/21/1
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56619 Exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027802
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80213
https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0345
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd-1.4.31_fix_connection_header_dos.patch Patch
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2012_01.txt Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00044.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00051.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2
http://osvdb.org/87623
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/118282/Simple-Lighttpd-1.4.31-Denial-Of-Service.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/51268 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51298 Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22902 Exploit
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:100
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/21/1
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56619 Exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027802
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80213
https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0345

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2012-5533 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2012_01.txt
    Added Reference http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd-1.4.31_fix_connection_header_dos.patch
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00044.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00051.html
    Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2
    Added Reference http://osvdb.org/87623
    Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/118282/Simple-Lighttpd-1.4.31-Denial-Of-Service.html
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/51268
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/51298
    Added Reference http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22902
    Added Reference http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:100
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/21/1
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56619
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027802
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80213
    Added Reference https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0345
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 29, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/80213 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80213 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Translated by [email protected]

    Aug. 23, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Translation La función http_request_split_value en request.c en lighttpd v1.4.32 permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (bucle infinito) a través de una solicitud con un encabezado que contiene un token vacío, como se demuestra con la cabecera "Connection: TE,,Keep-Alive".
    Added Translation La función http_request_split_value en request.c en lighttpd en versiones anteriores a 1.4.32 permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (bucle infinito) a través de una petición con una cabecera que contiene un token vacío, tal como se demuestra utilizando la cabecera "Connection: TE,,Keep-Alive".
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 23, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 26, 2012

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2012-5533 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

20.27 }} -46.07%

score

0.96348

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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Access Complexity
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