GLSA 201206-27: mini_httpd: Arbitrary code execution

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Severity:	normal
Title:	mini_httpd: Arbitrary code execution
Date:	06/24/2012
Bugs:	#303755
ID:	201206-27

Synopsis

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

Background

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

Affected packages

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

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.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

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

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

References

CVE-2009-4490

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-27.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.