Description
Buffer overflow in defang in libhttpd.c for thttpd 2.21 to 2.23b1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via requests that contain '<' or '>' characters, which trigger the overflow when the characters are expanded to "<" and ">" sequences.
Product(s):
- ACME thttpd
- ACME thttpd 2.21
- ACME thttpd 2.21b
- ACME thttpd 2.22
- ACME thttpd 2.23 -
- ACME thttpd 2.23 B1
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0899, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0899 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.