Published:2007/09/06  Last Updated:2008/05/21

JVN#75899905
Fuktommy.com httpd.pl included in its HTML preprocessor vulnerable in allowing an attacker to view arbitrary CGI source code

Overview

Fuktommy.com httpd.pl included in its HTML preprocessor contains a vulnerability which may allow an attacker to view arbitrary CGI source code.

Products Affected

  • httpd.pl/0.1-beta10 and earlier

Description

Fuktommy.com httpd.pl included in its HTML preprocessor is an open source web server. It contains a vulnerability which may allow an attacker to view CGI source code in the server as it does not properly handle a specially crafted HTTP request.

Impact

An attacker may be able to view CGI source code that is not intended to be released to the public. Depending on the source code contents, an attacker may be able to get file configuration or account information in the server.

Solution

Update the Software
Apply the latest updates provided by the developer.

For more information, refer to the developer's website.

Vendor Status

Vendor Status Last Update Vendor Notes
Fuktommy.com Vulnerable 2007/09/06

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2007.09.06

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required None - the vulnerability can be exploited without an honest user taking any action
  • High
Exploit Complexity Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting)
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

yamagata21 of webappsec.jp reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendors under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2007-000647

Update History