SB2013111501 - Cryptographic issues in lighttpd (Alpine package)



SB2013111501 - Cryptographic issues in lighttpd (Alpine package)

Published: November 15, 2013

Security Bulletin ID SB2013111501
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cryptographic issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4508)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

lighttpd before 1.4.34, when SNI is enabled, configures weak SSL ciphers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions by inserting packets into the client-server data stream or obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network. Per: http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2013_01.txt "All versions from 1.4.24 (first version supporting SNI) up to and including 1.4.33."


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.