SB2013112003 - Use-after-free in lighttpd

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SB2013112003 - Use-after-free in lighttpd

Published: November 20, 2013 Updated: July 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2013112003
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4560)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing unspecified vectors that trigger FAMMonitorDirectory failures. A remote attackers can cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash).

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References