Description
The buffer_urldecode function in Lighttpd 1.3.7 and earlier does not properly handle control characters, which allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for CGI and FastCGI scripts via a URL with a %00 (null) character after the file extension.
Product(s):
- Lighttpd 1.3.7
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-0453, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-0453 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.