CVE-2008-4298: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4298: Memory leak in the http_request_parse function in request.c in lighttpd before 1.4.20 allows remote attacke...

Memory leak in the http_request_parse function in request.c in lighttpd before 1.4.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests with duplicate request headers.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-4298 is a remote denial-of-service issue in lighttpd before 1.4.20. Repeated requests containing duplicate headers can make the server leak memory, potentially exhausting resources and disrupting hosted websites or services. Exposure is most likely on internet-facing systems running lighttpd versions older than 1.4.20, including appliance, legacy, or distribution-packaged deployments that have not received vendor backports. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize externally reachable lighttpd servers and business-critical hosted services, especially where old operating systems may still carry vulnerable packages. Mitigation focus: Upgrade lighttpd to 1.4.20 or later where applicable.; Apply distribution vendor security updates for packaged lighttpd installations.; Check Debian, Gentoo, SUSE, rPath, or vendor advisories for backported fixes..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 27, 2008, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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lighttpd-httprequestparse-dos(45471)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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