Lighttpd.Host.Header.mod.simple.vhost.Directory.Traversal
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Directory Traversal vulnerability in Lighttpd Web Server.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs in the application when handling crafted HTTP requests. A remote attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information via a crafted HTTP request.
Affected Products
Lighttpd Project Lighttpd prior to 1.4.35
Impact
Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2014_01.txt
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |