mini_httpd: Arbitrary code execution

1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Advisory Reference	GLSA 201206-27 / mini_httpd
Release Date	June 24, 2012
Latest Revision	June 24, 2012: 1
Impact	normal
Exploitable	remote

Package	Vulnerable versions	Unaffected versions	Architecture(s)
www-servers/mini_httpd	revision <= 1.19		All supported architectures

Related bugreports: #303755

Synopsis

A vulnerability in mini_httpd could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2. Impact Information

Background

mini_httpd is a small webserver with optional SSL and IPv6 support.

Description

mini_httpd does not properly check for shell escapes when parsing HTTP requests.

Impact

A remote attacker could send specially crafted HTTP requests, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or allowing for overwriting of files.

3. Resolution Information

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

Gentoo discontinued support for mini_httpd. We recommend that users unmerge mini_httpd:

Code Listing 3.1: Resolution

  # emerge --unmerge "www-servers/mini_httpd"

4. References

CVE-2009-4490

Page updated June 24, 2012

Summary: This is a Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

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