CVE-2008-4360

Description

mod_userdir in lighttpd before 1.4.20, when a case-insensitive operating system or filesystem is used, performs case-sensitive comparisons on filename components in configuration options, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, as demonstrated by a request for a .PHP file when there is a configuration rule for .php files.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

CWE-200

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/30/1
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/30/2
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/30/3
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32069
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32132