CVE-2012-5640
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5640 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. thttpd has a local DoS vulnerability via specially-crafted .htpasswd files. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
thttpd has a local DoS vulnerability via specially-crafted .htpasswd files
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Acme | Thttpd | All versions |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/15/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5640Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5640Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/15/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5640Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5640Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5640?
thttpd has a local DoS vulnerability via specially-crafted .htpasswd files
How severe is CVE-2012-5640?
CVE-2012-5640 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5640?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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