CVE-2008-1531

4.3 MEDIUM 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The connection_state_machine function (connections.c) in lighttpd 1.4.19 and earlier, and 1.5.x before 1.5.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (active SSL connection loss) by triggering an SSL error, such as disconnecting before a download has finished, which causes all active SSL connections to be lost.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 3.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2008-03-27 23:44 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:51 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2008-03-27 23:44 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:51 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Lighttpd ≤ 1.4.19
Lighttpd < 1.5.0
Debian Linux 4.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record