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thttpd 2.04 buffer overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
thttpd buffer overflow

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
It is possible to make the remote thttpd server execute
arbitrary code by sending a request like :

GET / HTTP/1.0
If-Modified-Since: AAA[...]AAAA

A possible hacker may use this to gain control on your computer.

Solution : if you are using thttpd, upgrade to version 2.05. If you
are not, then contact your vendor and ask for a patch,
or change your web server
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1248

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison

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