SB2013111504 - Use-after-free in lighttpd (Alpine package)
Published: November 15, 2013
Security Bulletin ID
SB2013111504
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
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
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=6164d3a4445a58197b45c1fa3ee7f979d1a3cc10
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=97e3e4a22ce07cac395ee446b48a92f9ceceaaac
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=0238d08745129ac6330aec20e5f110bf3bec3599
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=0889a3519104f2dc0c76d35edda4bdc087d6ab56