CVE-2012-5533
EPSS 37.9%
Description
The http_request_split_value function in request.c in lighttpd before 1.4.32 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a request with a header containing an empty token, as demonstrated using the "Connection: TE,,Keep-Alive" header.
How to fix CVE-2012-5533
To remediate CVE-2012-5533, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/lighttpd—upgrade to 1.4.31-2 or later
Is CVE-2012-5533 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 37.9%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.4.31-2