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Lighttpd Remote CGI Script Disclosure Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for version of Sami HTTP server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running Lighttpd, a small webserver.

This version of Lighttpd is vulnerable to a flaw wherein a possible hacker,
requesting a CGI script appended by a '%00', will be able to read the
source of the script.

Solution : Upgrade to lighttpd 1.3.8 or later
Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 12567

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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